The struggle continues, the high cost of real estate.
The Great Blues have the best spots, but Great Egrets are not afraid to push right up next to them. It becomes a push and shove until they finally reach an agreement.


Here the Egret was building so close it was hard to tell where one nest ended and the other began.


This time the Egret moved off. However she came back and they both settled in.

Charleston, South Carolina.
One of your better photographic stories, Ted.
Thanks 😁😁. This happens a lot at the start, before they settle in with each other. The trick is to be there, and in the right spot. Which of course is not how it works 😂😂…something you are well acquainted with 😊