Tricolored herons are active, medium-sized waders found in the eastern US through much of South America.   These birds were in various places in south Florida, including Little Estero Lagoon near Fort Meyers, Sanibel Island, and Fort DeSoto Park.

• Canon 1D Mk. II or 1D3, 500 mm f4 IS lens plus 1.4X or 2X converter or 800 mm IS lens; fill-in flash for some images (2005, 2008)