We need to be careful not to unintentionally include those distracting elements in the background. The Venice Rookery is on Route 41 a short block north of Jacaranda Boulevard. As soon as you complete that right turn, get into the left lane and make the first left turn. You'll enter a small street called the Annex between the Highway Patrol building and the courthouse. Proceed for several hundred feet and the rookery will be on the right side.
Parking is in an open lot on the left.
When to Visit Nature photography is seasonal. While there are birds at the Venice Rookery year round, the best time to photograph there is from winter to early spring. In particular, during February and March, most birds will have their mating plumage on. Some birds will display their courtship ritual while some others may be feeding little chicks, thus providing excellent photo opportunities. By early summer, most chicks will be grown.