It got a little more personal when the Great Egret that had been chased off looped back to canal edge.
Very powerful flyers, both Egrets put on quite a display.
The shot in between these two not clear, but the dominant Egret was holding the other down by the neck.
This behavior seemed like mating season combat, but the visual cues of the elongated tail and green eye lores aren’t present and we generally don’t see Great Egrets mating until March.
And once again, the interloper retreated.
December 22, 2020
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Boat Pond
Nice series.
It is so amazing to see these birds in flight, how they appear to just hover over each other. Great photos Ellen, happy new year also.
Yes, their flight abilities are something, especially given their size1 Thanks, and a Happy New Year to you—looking forward following your adventures.
Happy new year Ellen, like wise.