Birds just drop in on each other, no announcement necessary.
Reddish Egret, Glossy Ibis dropping in
You were busy fishing, I’ll share your spot.
Reddish Egret, Glossy Ibis dropping in, Tricolored Heron flying by
Maybe just hop a bit further on.
Reddish Egret, Glossy Ibis dropping in
I don’t know if they actually touched, but it sure was close.
Reddish Egret, Glossy Ibis dropping in
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.
Reddish Egret, Glossy Ibis
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
The arrival of Roseate Spoonbill got my attention  ahead of us in a small pool at the edge of the wildlife drive. Fortunately another came along behind him.
Roseate Spoonbill Flying In
This Spoonbill circled the pond then dropped right in to join the feeding.
Roseate Spoonbill Flying In
The Spoonbill landed at the edge, where Snowy Egrets, Great Egrets and a Tricolored Heron were lined up.
Roseate Spoonbill Flying In
Some of the birds were feeding at the edges, and others were dancing across the water
Roseate Spoonbill Tricolored Heron
The Tricolored Heron made a run across the water.
Roseate Spoonbill In, Tricolored Heron Out
The Spoonbill immediately started feeding with the tried and true water sifting method.
Roseate Spoonbill Feeding, White Ibis, Gloss Ibis in back ground
Black Point Wildlife Drive, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, FL
January 31, 2022