Two quick shots taken as one of the young birds was taking a test run.
After moving from branches to adjoining tree tops a big step is ‘Island Hopping’. Basically a short flight between the close islands in this rookery.
This is not without danger though. First is a mistake and a dunk in the water, the other is a high jumping Alligator if the bird is too low.
Yes, Alligators can jump straight up out of the water. They are powerful swimmers.
Excellent shots. They certainly have to get their “wings” quickly.
No room for error. But in a short time they are doing acrobatics 😀