Their close proximity and almost identical pose struck me, as did the fact that they stood side by side for several minutes. Then, at the identical moment, they took off and flew in unison across the marsh to another shared tree.
I felt they shared a kinship greater than that determined by their genetics ... perhaps a friendship.
Perhaps I am being fanciful ...
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Stunning capture, Doris!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Mary!
DeleteFanciful? Perhaps. But I believe one species can and often bonds with a different albeit similar species. Great photos Doris!
ReplyDeleteThanks Didee. I think you are right about species.
DeletePerhaps they help each other look for fish, who knows? Love the photos.
ReplyDeleteThanks messymimi! "Who knows" is right!
DeleteA nice encounter for you. As for egrets, I've seen a few, but then again too few to mention.
ReplyDeleteWell put Anvilcloud. :-)
DeleteWonderful pictures. Lucky you seeing the two birds together like that. xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Flighty. Yes, I feel very lucky.
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