Here's some shots of a Reddish Egret in action. Unlike many Egrets that slowly stalk for little critters to eat, these birds chase their prey around
the estero with wings flapping to scare something up to dine on. Gulp
Egret
C-Urchin - 2-5-2012 at 11:29 AM
Cool looking little guy!Skipjack Joe - 2-5-2012 at 11:35 AM
What do you make of that behavior?
Do you think they're herding the fish into the shallows? Herding them into more vulnerable areas?
It makes no sense to just scare fish.BigOly - 2-5-2012 at 11:44 AM
Well, I think these Egrets chase and scare the fish to separate the weak from the strong and to help herd them into tight groups.Udo - 2-5-2012 at 12:31 PM
I think the bird is a Blue Heron...
however, Iwill stand corrected by the kingdom of Nomads if I am outnumbered.Cypress - 2-5-2012 at 01:30 PM
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Originally posted by Udo
I think the bird is a Blue Heron...
however, Iwill stand corrected by the kingdom of Nomads if I am outnumbered.
I agree!BigOly - 2-5-2012 at 01:33 PM
It is a Reddish Egret
This is a Great Blue Heron DianaT - 2-5-2012 at 01:34 PM
Thanks for straightening me out, BigOly. Apologies for creating a controversy.BigOly - 2-5-2012 at 01:45 PM
Don't think twice...It's all right!
Skipjack Joe - 2-5-2012 at 01:49 PM
Udo,
The entire series is shot in blue tones. The warm tones just aren't there. The land is blue, The water is blue. The bird is blue. So the mistake is
understable.goldhuntress - 2-5-2012 at 10:44 PM
Cool photos! Side by side the differences are obvious. I just got your book for a birthday gift from my boyfriend and I love it. It's really well done
and I'm looking forward to bringing and using it on my Baja trip coming up here in 2 weeks! I can hardly wait!
Gulp
