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| The onlookers appear relieved that the exchange is over. Tee hee. |
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Jefferson Island: The Cattle Egrets
Nest building appears to be an intimate exchange between these birds. The male makes a huge production with his offering as the female accepts the stick from him. I was simply in awe. Later I spotted a mating pair, which will need to be in a separate, rated X post. :)
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Fabulous images, reminiscent of Audubon's "Birds of America" paintings!
ReplyDeleteFabulous images, reminiscent of Audubon's "Birds of America" paintings!
ReplyDeleteCompared to yesterday's ibises - very impressive birds. And they really have a talent to spread their feathers "decoratively"... ;-)
ReplyDeleteI wish you a perfect start into a new (US) day - we already have lunch break here in Germany! And one of my colleagues is currently in Kentucky! So if you'll meet him somewhere, tell him best regards from me... ;-)
Uwe.
That's quite a courtship going on there!! Looks like they may be in love :)
ReplyDeleteI think you could work for National Geographic.
ReplyDeleteThe Cattle Egrets are one of my favorites! Great post and beautiful photos!
ReplyDeletethose feather are amazing. they really are gorgeous creatures. ( :
ReplyDeletehappy week.
One word Gail.....extraordinary!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing!
ReplyDeletegorgeous photos
ReplyDeletei'ma just agonna have to send people here. Yep...definitely
Wouldn't you love to know the details of their conversations!!! With the feathers fanned out, one would only have to think that there was something serious going on here. Once again Gail....outstanding photos!
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You really should send some of these shots to National Geographic Gail!
ReplyDeleteI think the onlookers are saying "I don't get it, what's the big deal about a stick?"
What a great photos of these cattle egrets, Gail.
ReplyDeleteVery well done, my compliments.
Greetings Irma
once again, in full breeding plumage, they are just stunning! great photos, gail!!!
ReplyDeleteThey are splendid-looking birds. What a fantastic series of photos capturing this behavior.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous captures of this romantic pair!
ReplyDeleteI love nature and I love how you capture it! Fantastic as always Gail. Have a great day
ReplyDeleteA stunning series Gail of the pair bonding Egrets.
ReplyDeleteMust remember to keep an eye open for the X rated post!!
Most of the time, we drive by hundreds of Cattle Egrets and almost don't even see them.
ReplyDeleteDuring breeding season, they grab our attention and you so magnificently show us why!
Very nice, Gail.
Loving your Jefferson Island series. Excellent!
ReplyDeleteAwesome photos of these elegant birds.
ReplyDeleteI'm still amazed that they can maneuver in the trees at all, let alone court, build nests and mate! Fabulous series, Gail!
ReplyDeleteGrand series!! Boom, Bobbi and Gary.
ReplyDeleteThe birds are so adorable.
ReplyDeleteThese photos are just fabulous! Thanks so much!!
ReplyDeleteFascinating to watch birds, including parrots. I've had pairs of companion birds go at it hammer and tongs, so I've seen it all before. Nevertheless it probably is best left on the cutting room floor.
ReplyDeleteawwww....love is in the air!! amazing captures gail, what a joy to witness this. they are just beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic photos! I wish we had rookeries around here.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Guess in egret world a stick is the diamond equivalent.
ReplyDeleteHmm, I don't ever remember getting that excited over a stick....but then I am not an egret either. Great shots!! Can hardly wait for that x rated post!! giggle
ReplyDeleteThese are some really beautiful stick exchanges!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! It's almost as if they want to be careful not to mess up those beautiful plumes.Excellent post.
ReplyDeleteOMG; Wonderful photographs of the Cattle Egrets pair; how they help each other in their environment♡♡♡ I really LOVE the way you said "an intimate exchange", Gail.
ReplyDeleteSending you lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*
Fabulous to see these birds in their breeding plumage and wonderful captures of them at the nest.
ReplyDeleteWho knew they could be so interesting in their courting habits. Well now we know and you have shown us with your fantastic shots! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteWow! Absolutely gorgeous birds and such drama! Nature can be so exciting...who needs movies! :-)
ReplyDeleteCattle egrets are such wonderful birds it is amazing how they have colonised most of the world.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous captures! I could watch these for hours.
ReplyDeleteThey are actually quite lovely with their feathers all ruffled up.
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