Slight Disagreement
In a typical situation, a blue heron and a great egret will look for practically any excuse to squabble and start an argument.
Usually, as in the case here, it’s over who is the rightful owner of a particular fishing area.
It’s not even that it’s a terrific fishing spot worth fighting over, it’s just that one bird doesn’t want the other one there on principle.
This behavior has likely been going on for thousands of years and continues on to this day. Birds will be birds. 🙂
Phil Lanoue Photography 
Does the Great Egret ever win?
No, not usually. The GBH is bigger and more of a bully. The egret will often get to keep his fish if he flies off with it though. The GBH will pursue but not for long.
Sempre stupende le tue foto.
Un caro saluto. Patrizia
Hey Grazie Pat! 🙂
Great capture, Phil. Yesterday, two anhingas were squabbling over their fishing territory, right in my backyard. 🙂
Thanks a bunch Sylvia! Anhingas can really go at it, that had to be fun to see!
Reminds me of some people I know…. 😀
I know what you mean… 🙂
It is good to have a formal process to resolve disagreements.
It’s funny when they get all agitated which of course requires a full wing display.
This is just like our cats! 🙂 Desite their being in the squabble zone, this capture makes it look like a choreographed display!
This is almost a case of my wings are bigger and more dramatic then your wings. Each is a winner in their own mind I’m sure.
Such a dog in the manger! (Or in this case, bird ………)
Sometimes when the fishing is not so good they need other things to occupy their time. A squabble is generally a good default activity. 🙂
They look like they are dancing!
Especially fascinating because the aggressive GBH is one of your fledglings. I have seen a fledgling GBH come out the winner against an adult Odprey, but never against an Egret. Well captured!