Wild Stay away… you Freak!

[Kodiak Qc]

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I don't think these need a caption but this is the first time
I observed such scenes!

Nothing bad happened…
just an adrenaline rush for the Great Crested Grebe
and the feeling to be out of place for the Small Egret.

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[JohnC6]

Interesting capture, Daniel. I notice that the Grebe has opened up it's neck feathers ..last shot ...as the egret gets too close. I've done a few googles inserting the word 'ruff'. I can't find any mention of it.I can only assume the grebe uses it as a warning in these circumstances. As you'll know, in the animal/bird world many species, when they feel threatened try to make themselves look larger than they are,infact some people do that,invariably men squaring up to each other.

 

[Kodiak Qc]

I can only assume the grebe uses it as a warning in these circumstances.

Sure thing… and these are so fast that the elegant
Egret wouldn't stand a chance I think! After all, it is
sacred nest territory.

Thanks for the reply, John!