reddish egret enjoys fresh fish: #3
Reddish egrets are animated hunters that habitually raise their wings to cast shadows or obscure their lance-like weapon and watch the water with their head tilted horizontally on fully extended neck. It's a peculiar and characteristic posture.This juvenile has been a regular presence on busy Siesta Key Beach, foraging and resting among thousands of mostly indifferent beach-goers. A few curious folks stop to watch and wonder: the vast majority walk right past without much notice. I saw a man and young son walk past the bird; the son asked, "What's that, Dad?" The father didn't respond until I told him it was a reddish egret. He seemed amused that anyone would care or know the answer to his son's question. Needless-to-say, he didn't convey the information to his son. Sarasota, FL (13 March, 2020)
reddish egret enjoys fresh fish: #3
Reddish egrets are animated hunters that habitually raise their wings to cast shadows or obscure their lance-like weapon and watch the water with their head tilted horizontally on fully extended neck. It's a peculiar and characteristic posture.This juvenile has been a regular presence on busy Siesta Key Beach, foraging and resting among thousands of mostly indifferent beach-goers. A few curious folks stop to watch and wonder: the vast majority walk right past without much notice. I saw a man and young son walk past the bird; the son asked, "What's that, Dad?" The father didn't respond until I told him it was a reddish egret. He seemed amused that anyone would care or know the answer to his son's question. Needless-to-say, he didn't convey the information to his son. Sarasota, FL (13 March, 2020)