Tri-Colored Heron - part 3
 

There were numerous opportunities to photograph the Tri-Colored Heron.
 

Tri-Colored HeronGatorland Rookery, Orlando, Florida, USA
 

Tri-Colored HeronGatorland Rookery, Orlando, Florida, USA Tri-Colored HeronGatorland Rookery, Orlando, Florida, USA
 

Tri-Colored HeronGatorland Rookery, Orlando, Florida, USA
 

I was particularly pleased that I managed to take a few images of one bird as it spread its wings - showing the full variation in its colourful plumage.
 

Tri-Colored Heron stretching wingsGatorland Rookery, Orlando, Florida, USA
 

Tri-Colored Heron stretching wingsGatorland Rookery, Orlando, Florida, USA
 

Tri-Colored Heron stretching wingsGatorland Rookery, Orlando, Florida, USA
 

And was really pleased to grab a couple of shots as one bird came into land.
 

Tri-Colored Heron coming into landGatorland Rookery, Orlando, Florida, USA
 

Tri-Colored Heron coming into landGatorland Rookery, Orlando, Florida, USA
 

For the full set of images of these beautiful birds please go to the gallery here.