There is no etiquette amongst the wading birds.

Birds just drop in on each other, no announcement necessary.

You were busy fishing, I’ll share your spot.

Maybe just hop a bit further on.

I don’t know if they actually touched, but it sure was close.

The Reddish Egret never kept to his path and the Ibis did keep moving. Once the Ibis touched down he didn’t look as big as with his wings out.

According to Cornell’s All About Birds, the Glossy Ibis at 19-26 inches(48-66 cm) in length is slightly smaller than the Reddish Egret  at 28-31 inches (70-80 cm).

Black Point Wildlife Drive
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, FL
April 12, 2022