A Snowy Egret all puffed up and showing off.
The neck stretch is often part of the courtship display in wading birds, or the bird could be defending his territory from an interloper.
St. Augustine Alligator Farm, FL
April 29, 2021
Snowy Egret, Breeding Display
Fabulous display!
They are real show-offs!
Love your first shot, Ellen, beautiful!
Thanks, Donna! I was especially happy I got his feet in the image.
Oh my such feathery featheriness!! Delightful 🤩
A real show off–glad you liked him!