Alpha Male?
Snowy Egret (Egretta thula)
This Egret has claimed the good fishing areas of my local pond. I can't tell if it's a male of female, but this particular bird chases all the other Egrets away, and even some of the ducks. This one will flare up its plume and poof out its chest feathers and strut around screaming at the other birds until they leave. I've even seen it chase away other Egrets in airborne dogfights. It's neat to watch.
I haven't been around a lot lately, due to an increased workload that has cut into my photo time. I hope to change that soon.
Explore #57 September 23, 2008
Alpha Male?
Snowy Egret (Egretta thula)
This Egret has claimed the good fishing areas of my local pond. I can't tell if it's a male of female, but this particular bird chases all the other Egrets away, and even some of the ducks. This one will flare up its plume and poof out its chest feathers and strut around screaming at the other birds until they leave. I've even seen it chase away other Egrets in airborne dogfights. It's neat to watch.
I haven't been around a lot lately, due to an increased workload that has cut into my photo time. I hope to change that soon.
Explore #57 September 23, 2008