In a post yesterday I mentioned the ‘magenta’ spring colors of these birds. I neglected to point out how their bill turns a vivid light blue. It is a bit strange, but the color combo works well.
Little Blue Looking His Best
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Through A Swamp, Great Egret
A morning fly by in a swamp.
Each spring we get an opportunity to catch a few series like this. A true perk of living close to the old plantations.
Of course I don’t always get good shots. In fact in early spring I miss a good number, have to shake off the winter rust for a bit.
A First, Baby Mourning Dove (And Mom)
Out early the other morning I came across several doves hanging out by an old gate that leads to an open water swamp.
Doves have a habit of sitting, watching, then frantically zooming off with those whistling wing flaps.
Except one didn’t. Not wanting to scare the bird I slowly walked by ignoring her. I had to turn, that’s why carry a camera.
Below is what I found 😊.
I don’t think I have ever seen a fledgling Mourning Dove.
Dancing Little Blue
Little Blue Herons don’t have the sophisticated dance moves of a Great Egret, or long bridal feathers for that matter.
Come mating season what they do have is ‘Magenta’. Great colors on these small Herons.
Juvenile Roseate Spoonbill
My guess is this second year Spoonbill joined a group of adults and now finds himself living in a rookery.
Confusing for sure, but he is getting an education on the opposite sex and having kids.
Maybe that’s why he was hiding up this tree.
Mid-day Barred Owl
Stopped by the small bamboo swamp looking for Owls. The young bird was no where to be found.
As I was leaving I looked up and into the tall oaks. Eyes looked back.
No other action or movement here. However, any day spotting an Owl is good.
Barred Owl.
Hunting Green Heron
Green Herons are always so intense looking. You can never tell if they are just walking by, or spotted the best fish in the whole world.
Outside the rookery on Magnolia Plantation grounds.
Snowy Egret, Soft Monochrome
The Snowny Egrets don’t have quite the same flowing feathers as the larger Egrets, but they still their own unique look.
Also Great Egrets can’t come close to the little guys crazy antics.
