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Wanna Rumble? Part 3

It turned out to be more about something to do than possession of the branch for the Great Egret and he soon dropped into the water.

Great Egret
Great Egret

The Roseate Spoonbill settled in…

Roseate Spoonbill
Roseate Spoonbill

… had a stretch…

Roseate Spoonbill
Roseate Spoonbill

…worked one leg…

Roseate Spoonbill
Roseate Spoonbill

then the other…

Roseate Spoonbill
Roseate Spoonbill

Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
November 19, 2023

Wanna Rumble? Part 2

The Great Egret won this standoff, with the Roseate Spoonbill re-locating.

Roseate Spoonbill and Great Egret
Roseate Spoonbill and Great Egret

A quick maneuver…

Roseate Spoonbill and Great Egret
Roseate Spoonbill and Great Egret

…flaps up…

Roseate Spoonbill and Great Egret
Roseate Spoonbill and Great Egret

And the Roseate Spoonbill settled on the other side of the tree.

Roseate Spoonbill
Roseate Spoonbill

While the Great Egret took the high point on the branch.

Great Egret
Great Egret

Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
November 19, 2023