Eastern Sierra

Eastern Sierra
Eastern Sierra snow October 2010

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Egrets~Nature Notes 090910























I've been waking up VERY early every morning for the past week. I don't know why...(sigh)..., but I have. So, I've been going out with my camera VERY EARLY and trying to take some photos in the gorgeous morning light. This morning I went to Marriott Desert Springs because last Saturday there was a flock of about 20 cattle egrets on one of the waterfalls there, but by the time I was able to walk over there, my camera's battery had died! ACK! Fortunately, this morning, they were down by a couple of little ponds. As I stood and took these photos (and about 20 others), I noticed that this particular egret chased away all the other egrets and especially one a little smaller. He also chased off some of the juveniles. It was interesting to watch the interplay of him with them~~he was DEFINITELY BOSS! He finally flew up onto this little rocky island and quietly posed for me (see his right leg up?) I was able to see the flock feed on whatever it is they eat in the water (it looked like grass). I'm glad that I got to spend some time with them this morning before I had to go to ...(gasp!) JURY DUTY! I also tried to get a few pics of them with their wings open. They really are beautiful birds!





6 comments:

~Cheryl said...

Beautiful shots! I'm glad I don't have to pick a favorite because I wouldn't be able to.

giorno26 ¸¸.•*¨*•. said...

Questo รจ un meraviglioso parco che amerei molto visitare :)
Buona giornata.

Squirrel said...

Cools shots of the egrets.

Caron said...

How interesting that he chased everyone off. They are very pretty birds and I'm glad you got some shots.

Rambling Woods said...

Beautiful photos and I too love to watch the interactions with the birds.. So sorry you have jury duty. I hope the time goes by quickly....

Carver said...

These are wonderful shots of the egrets. They are such beautiful birds.