The Great Egrets (Ardea alba) put on a show every evening as we inch toward spring. This specimen was very curious about my Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis pratensis) who has tragically built her nest in the flooded lakebed, again this year.
The landing was gentle, considering.
All those feathers disappears as the Great Egret stands quite near the Sandhill Crane.
Meanwhile on the other side of the lake. . . perhaps 3,000 feet (914 meters) away a flock of White Ibis (Eudocimus albus) feed daily. The bird is nearly solid white with a reddish bill, legs and feet. The head and neck are covered with white feathers. Only the tips of the wings are black, and the black wing tips are usually hidden unless the bird is in flight.
In these images you see one of the birds at far right has a little fish. . . and the black wing tips are visible.
Meanwhile high up in a pine tree the Barred Owl (Strix varia) watches over the entire proceedings.
These are the best shots I've gotten of the owl so far. I have to go out in a boat to get closer. . . someday soon.
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