This female Great Blue Heron periodically checks over the side of her nest for intruders. Anhingas stop by a lower branch on their way down the pond and are promptly moved on with a menacing squawk.
Alligators pass by in the pond below but there isn’t much she can do about them.
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It sounds like a crowded piece of real estate. Nice shot!
Thanks, Belinda! Yes, any of these birds could be pushed out of their spot if they don’t keep their guard up.