A few Great Blue Herons have started their nesting rituals around the Ravenswood Pond rookery. This one was mostly showing off his snazzy neck and head feathers.
Every few minutes he fully extended his neck and called, presumably for any listening potential mate.
Unfortunately the sun light was not at a good angle for exposure but the silhouette is unmistakable.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
December 24, 2023
He started early, perhaps the competition is now a little less fierce 🙂