Like Herons passing the first sticks is part of the mating ritual.
The green coloring around the beak is a breeding sign, like the long ‘bridal’ feathers. The color fades soon after the young are raised.
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Egrets, Passing The Stick – click to enlarge
Egrets, Passing The Stick – click to enlarge
Egrets, Passing The Stick – click to enlarge
Egrets, Passing The Stick – click to enlarge
Beautiful photos.
Thank you. They do it all the time during mating, and on through keeping the nest intact. Getting a clear shot and proper angle is the reason we don’t see many close images like this.
Beautiful!
Thanks, they make for great images…when they behave.