Egret Altercation
Great Egrets have been known to have disagreements with one another, especially around fishing areas. Sometimes a large group of them can all get along just fine. Other times there could be only two, and one will feel compelled to pick a fight with the other.
On this occasion, one egret was mostly minding it’s own business, trying it’s luck fishing in the marsh pond. Suddenly another came swooping in to immediately start a territorial dispute. They briefly battled and argued until one flew off to the pond’s edge hopefully putting an end to the matter.
But it was not to be as the aggressor continued with it’s attack almost spilling out of the pond and into the marsh weeds. Eventually the two separated and each went back to continue peacefully fishing…for now!
Amazing photos Phil. Cool how graceful they can look even while “fighting”.
Thanks Maleea! You are right, even when fighting they have a certain elegance don’t they?
Great photos! I have seen this kind of action with the Snowy, but have never witnessed it among the Great White.
Glad you like those Molly! And I agree, snowys seem to spend approx. 60% of their time fussing with one another.
Great egrets do have territorial disputes but it usually does not end up in an ongoing battle.
That is incredible!
Thanks Jen, glad you liked the pics!
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Beautiful pictures! You really have talent!!!
Hi Jayne, thanks very much for looking at my photos and for your kind comment!
Battle of the birds!
Yes these guys can really go at it sometimes.