As I changed focused over to this Pelican he suddenly dipped down to feed.
A small splash, but not anything dramatic.
The result, a small reward, actually looking very small for a bird this size.
When we have larger numbers of birds I tend to bounce my attention between individuals and groups. At times like this I catch something just as it happens…other times I’m turning away just as it happens.
No matter, it’s still very cool to just be here at all.
A wing tip on the surface and an almost effortless flight across a marsh.
Never gets old.
This Spoonbill was doing the usual, climbing, poking, and unable to sit still.
Here he just kept looking around.
A good description is they ‘fidget’.
Roseate Spoonbill.
There is a perfectly nice nest and male sitting here calling, but getting no answers. Females are not yet ready I guess.
This swamp rookery has become busy with Herons getting ready to start nesting. Some are even repairing old nests.
Most are males flying around showing off.
Winter is here with damp dark days but these guys are thinking spring.
He was coming for a spot and it didn’t matter who else was there.
Both a young Night Heron and Anhinga were already there, and not too happy.
A juvenile Night Heron already knew standing up to a big Egret was not a good idea. He dropped down and took off.
The female Anhinga was not leaving.
A Great Egret is another bird that knows when it’s best not to start trouble. Anhinga’s are not to be taken lightly.
Now if they just don’t kill each other we should have some babies.
Great Blue Heron pair.
There is a lot of waiting this time of year.
Once there are young it can get pretty busy.
Chaos is probably a better description.
Nest builder in a swamp.
