Saturday, all day, along the Coastal Bend of Texas, it was the annual Whooping Crane Festival. Of course, the biggest draw of the birding crowds is the Crane, but ALL birding hotspots were crowded. At Port Arnasas, it was a special spot this past weekend. There was another rare sighting [not the hawk previously mentioned in another post]. And, it was just 30 miles from home. After finishing my weekly laundry, I headed out. When I arrived at the refuge, it was like a scene from the popular movie, "The Big Year"!! No place to park, and people everywhere.



To make a long story short, the bird was spotted again by dozens of birders and the sound of camera shutter buttons echoed through the air. Altho, where it landed after a fly-over it wasn't a good spot for photographers. Too many objects obstructing its body. Oh well. But, I did enjoy watching the rounds of 'debates' with a pair of Snowy Egrets. I can't say there was a winner crowned champion. I think it was legally called a draw, or perhaps we could honestly say only their hairdresser knows for sure...What did you call my mama?

You can run, but you cannot hide!

I see you, behind the reed! And you look as scared as Trump v Bloomberg

I'm here ... I can wait forever if need be...

Here I come, ready or not!

Now, onto the NEXT primary. I think I won for now, as you can see the "V" for victory in my hairdo...

Oh my, the fight scene was rather intense wasn't it? Love that second to the last one.
ReplyDeleteIt was comical.
DeleteHow funny with all the bluff and bluster. Didn't know they got their hair in a bunch when aggravated. Great shots and commentary. Kind of sounds familiar..
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed this Patti.
DeleteThese are great shots! I love the look of these guys, whether they are seriously fighting or not. :-)
ReplyDeleteThey were fun & funny.
Deletethe hair do wins first place.. as I drove to WM a few days ago, since there was no traffic, I stopped in the middle of the road to admire a snowy egret waiting at a ditch full of water for his breakfast.
ReplyDeleteI'd do the same thing.
DeleteAll that fluff and no pomade!
ReplyDeleteI know, huh?
DeleteHello, The Egret is pretty, great series of photos. Did I miss it, what was the rare bird sighted? Enjoy your day, wishing you a happy new week!
ReplyDeleteNo, you didn't miss the other rare bird this week! It'll be shared at bird blog.
Deletebeautiful!! I love that place where this was taken oh how I miss Corpus your friend Gina we got a BIG surprise this am the white pelicans are here :)
ReplyDeleteIt's one of my favorite places too.
DeleteThat's a magnificent bird!!
ReplyDeleteIt is
DeleteExcellent photos! With that hairdo, they look kind of wild and crazy! Love the yellow feet!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you know they're the only egret with black legs & yellow feet.
DeleteAmazing photos.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ruth
DeleteYour commentary made me smile. Great photos.
ReplyDelete:-)
DeleteThey are so exciting! We've got the same old, same old birds at the feeder. We still be frozen.
ReplyDeleteI saw some rock pigeons at the feeder today. That was unusual.
I am pleased to see different ones (here the common birds at our feeders are doves)
DeleteI need to look up Snowy Egret....wondering if you can tell male from female. Fun story in the pics...
ReplyDeleteI think only size. Males are slightly larger.
DeleteI love to watch nature and see what happens. Snowy Egrets - we don't have them where I live.
ReplyDeleteOh, yes...egrets are in Georgia, Sandie!
DeleteI loved your photos of this elegant bird. Looks like you had a lot of company that day :) It was the same when we went out to our local park this past weekend. It was overflowing in the parking lot. I have photos of ducks today Anni, if you'd like to take a look :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, and thanks for the invitation!
DeleteBeautiful birds! :)
ReplyDeleteThey are!
DeleteHa! Ha! That hairdo as cute as it is made my day! Great day out for you, and now for us too. Thanks for the wonderful humor I really needed it!
ReplyDeleteIt's always nice to have visitors like you who enjoy stopping by!
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