Nesting Perch II
© Pamir Kiciman 2012
It was a very windy day. Great Blue Heron’s have so many feathers around their neck, front and head that give them unique features and extra “decorations.” Here it is grooming in the wind. Its partner was grooming a lot too that day. Here it is after it was satisfied, displaying all its glory, and here too.
Stare Down II
© Pamir Kiciman 2012
There’s a gator in the background (tail end)…
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© Pamir Kiciman 2012
This is a Wood Stork. Strange fellow as you’ll see in the next couple of frames…
Nest Perch
© Pamir Kiciman 2012
This nesting Great Blue Heron was only a few feet away from the other one I posted recently. Regulars at the wetland told me they were probably a pair. Considering it’s nesting, that made sense. See the partner grooming here and here.
Apparently today is World Wetlands Day. A lot of my photos are taken in wetlands. I don’t remember the name of this bird. It’s quite small and was wrestling with a fish that seemed too large for it. Other birds were trying to steal it as well. The light was contrasty but this sighting was worth documenting. Click to enlarge for best view.
