Birds nesting in a field. Egret nests and eggs visible in the foreground and birds in the distance.

Great blue heron nest and eggs.

William L. Finley in a tree photographing a great blue heron nest. A young bird is perched on a branch nearby.

Egret chicks in nest just hatching.

Egret chicks in nest just hatching.

Egret chicks in nest just hatching.

Egret chicks in nest just hatching.

Egret nests and eggs in the tules.

Egret nests and eggs in the tules.

Egret nests and eggs in the tules.