I expect to see a Reddish Egret in open water. Spotting a ‘dance’ from a distance helps direct us around the salt marsh.
However, while focusing on a Tricolor this Reddish casually walked by.

These birds are the ultimate dancer in the open water. In the mangroves they look like a big Tricolor from a distance. Now I wonder how many I went right by that morning.

Beautiful bird and really nice shots
Thanks. One of the birds I try to search for each spring. They have a small habitat south of us, it’s a trip, but well worth it.