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13-Nov-2021

Heron vs Egret

The Great Blue Heron and the Great Egret are the two largest birds that inhabit the San Elijo Lagoon, and I've often wondered which was the dominant species. Now I know.

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LynnH22-Nov-2021 19:10
The Blue Heron just looks meaner, doesn't he. :) V
Pierre18-Nov-2021 14:57
Une superbe interaction entre ces deux échassiers! V
Fong Lam16-Nov-2021 07:55
Perfect timing for this confrontational interaction with excellent details....V
Raymond Ma16-Nov-2021 05:36
At first it look like an even physical match but now we know who really means business. Excellent timely shot Nick. V
Julie Oldfield16-Nov-2021 00:09
He/she is protecting their territory. The capture of their body language is excellent. V
Tom LeRoy15-Nov-2021 19:15
That big Heron looks like the boss in this lagoon! Excellent action shot. V
Dave Petersen Photography15-Nov-2021 13:56
Looks like a somewhat unpleasant interaction. Excellent timing for this dynamic capture. The focus and detail is superb!!! VV++
Bryan Murahashi15-Nov-2021 05:36
A nice capture of this wild encounter.
Dennis Hoyne15-Nov-2021 02:55
I agree with david, it is probably due to beak size.
globalgadabout14-Nov-2021 19:18
maybe it came down to beak size...certainly a vibrant encounter at a critical moment..
danad14-Nov-2021 17:31
Great noise in the pond I presume ! Superb image of this territory fight !
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joseantonio14-Nov-2021 16:49
nice find and capture.V.
janescottcumming14-Nov-2021 16:01
I think the Egret got the message! Great catch.
Nestor Derkach14-Nov-2021 15:56
Looks like the Heron has the edge in this photo nice capture in there natural setting .
Very nice detail superb in the frame.
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lucanton14-Nov-2021 15:48
très jolie prise captée au bon moment !
Helen Betts14-Nov-2021 15:28
What a great action and behavioral capture. I have to feel sorry for the egret!
Neil Marcus14-Nov-2021 15:22
well caught action... as always, Nick
Marcia Rules14-Nov-2021 15:00
Great patience and knowledge to have captured this moment !VVV~
Jeff Real14-Nov-2021 14:56
This is quite and interaction!
Well seen and captured for sure.
I am thinking it may have been loud.
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