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Is it Love or War?

February 28, 2014  •  3 Comments

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I stopped by the St. Augustine Alligator Farm to see what was going on in the native rookery there.  Some Wood Storks, a handful of Spoonbills and many Great Egrets have arrived and   nest-building has begun.

 

As I watched the Great Egrets, I had a hard time  telling if they were courting or fighting.


 
 

 

I could not tell if this pair was was making love or war.  Were they kissing or trying to peck each other?  As their behavior became more aggressive I figured  they were two males battling for a nesting site.  Finally the guy on the right ousted the loser. Having secured his spot, the winner began to strut his stuff in hopes of attracting a mate.

 

            This looks like love to me.

 

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John Moseley(non-registered)
Incredible shot. You have so many beautiful photo's here.
Jill Heinerth(non-registered)
Amazing blog and incredible images Georgia! Wow!
Beth Murphy(non-registered)
Great blog! Keep 'em coming!
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