We see Tricolored Herons around the swamps. They have even nested there, in the larger rookery. However their preferred environment is the open marshes and tidal lands.
Tricolored Passing By – Click To Enlarge
This was taken in open old rice fields. The area is great for in flight shots… if the birds are within range.
Tricolored Passing By – Click To Enlarge
The down side of these open areas is just that, wide open and birds will see you first. At the least you will get practice with your equipment.
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