Venetians by the dozens visited the famous Venice Area Audubon Rookery Park on April 10th. The tour by Rick Cordner was the highlight of a remarkable season of Community Association-sponsored events. The park hosts an “active roosting and breeding site for several species of wading birds, a Purple Martin breeding colony and numerous species of birds and wildlife that use the Rookery Park and surrounding County property for nesting and foraging throughout the year.” It is an ideal location to observe and photograph birds and wildlife.
Thanks to VGRC resident Rick for his enthusiastic presentation and guidance throughout the visit. The presentation before the tour was so informative, helpful and interesting! The following link is a large download so be aware if you have a slow or limited connection. For a download of Rick’s presentation go here.
The following is a gallery of photos taken by Tom Jones. If you have any photos of the birds from that day that you would like to share, we would be happy to post on the website. Please send photos to vgrccaweb@gmail.com
See this video of the bats leaving their home to go nighttime foraging, provided by Mark Faford. Thanks, Mark!