At the end of the afternoon when the sun is low it would be easy to miss this bird.
Except for the vocalization.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
December 28, 2022
A Time To Nest: Calling For A Mate
Tag Archives: Breeding Season
A Time To Nest, Canoodling
The Great Blue Heron pair took a few moments to bond after the male brought a stick for the nest.
OK, enough of that.
Ready for another stick!
Off he went.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
December 28, 2022
Google shares a lot about the word Canoodle, I’ll leave it at “This somewhat silly-sounding word applies to somewhat innocent physical affection.”
A Time To Nest, Some Action
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
December 28, 2022
A Time To Nest
Wishing you all a happy and healthy new year! Thanks for following along with my blog and all the likes and comments throughout 2022.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
December 28, 2022
Snowy Egret, Around Palm Trunk
Snowy Egret show off.
You’ve heard “no one likes a show-off” … I’m not sure that’s true when it comes to nature.
St. Augustine Alligator Farm, FL
April 13, 2022
Territorial Dispute: Snowy Egret vs Tricolored Heron, Part 2
Now what turned into some beak clacking.
Size isn’t everything, but sometimes it helps.
Finally the Tricolored Heron made a full body move…
…pushing the Snowy Egret off his perch.
The Tricolored Heron got tangled up in the palm fronds for a few seconds, but not apparent damage.
Territorial Dispute: Snowy Egret vs Tricolored Heron, Part 1
St. Augustine Alligator Farm, FL
April 13, 2022
Territorial Dispute: Snowy Egret vs Tricolored Heron, Part 1
Get back!
No, you get back!
We’re both back, now what?
St. Augustine Alligator Farm, FL
April 13, 2022
Cattle Egrets Working On Nest
A number of Cattle Egrets were nesting around the rookery, including this one that was working on some finishing touches.
Another seemed all settled in on the next palm tree.
Last, one that was taking a break from his hard work, giving me a nice view of his breeding colors.
St. Augustine Alligator Farm, FL
April 13, 2022
Snowy Egret, Showing Off
This Snowy Egret was showing off his breeding plumage and his flexible feet.
Snowy Egret, Breeding PlumageSt. Augustine Alligator Farm, FL
April 13, 2022
Great Egret, Green Lores
March 7, 2022