Woodstock and Mating Dance ©Peanuts
Well, it’s mating time here in Florida for many of our Herons and Egrets. Not that Woodstock is in their family, but he made his efforts.
Great Egret by Dan at Gatorland
We haven’t been to Gatorland yet this year, but reports are coming in for the mating of some and the hatching of other birds over there.
Gatorland 4-2-15 by Lee
Thought you might enjoy seeing some of the previous year’s photos of mating rituals. Maybe Woodstock can improve his technique from seeing them.
Tricolored Heron on Rail at Gatorland
The birds even brighten up their faces (lore) for mating. Wonder what Woodstock’s beak would look like?
Snowy Egret at Gatorland by Lee
Snowy Egret at Gatorland
Tricolored Heron at Gatorland
Tricolored Heron at Gatorland
Great Egret at Gatorland by Lee
SNOWY EGRETS, showing off for the Dusings (Lee Dusing photo, at Gatorland, Forida)
“Where the birds make their nests: as for the stork, the fir trees are her house.” (Psalms 104:17 KJV)
When they get through all that displaying, eventually, we should start seeing some of these around there.
Baby Great Egret at Gatorland 3-6-18
Now! To find the time to get over to Gatorland. It’s only about 50 miles away.
A few other Gatorland blogs:
Great Egret Preening at Gatorland
Lee's Birdwatching Adventures Plus 