Microsoft was preparing to end my choice of Windows 10 (as a working laptop platform) and was forcing me to convert to apps that transition into Windows 11. This hindered my ability to edit videos until I purchased obtained one of their new apps. I found an app that lets me edit videos so I can post to my youtube channel. I’ll begin the diary after the page break (and a quick scream of frustration into the nearby pillow).
* This diary is a product of a few days at Hurricane Landing of Sardis Lake, Mississippi. *
When I noticed the Great Blue Heron in the title photo, I thought it odd that so many feathers were “fluffed up” at once. The GBH then took a quick hop toward another BGH I’d not initially noticed.
Beginning to launch at the other bird
I started a video to capture the action, but continued getting photos as well.
Here are the two other still shots of the action seen in the video.
swaying posture seen better in motion during the video.
Wing drag in the water, also seen better in the film
48 second film
Before I spotted the GBH, I noticed a mated pair of Great Egret gliding into the receding pool nearby. After they landed, they began to stroll. This pair are obviously comfortable and in-tune with one another.
13 second film
The peeps and squeaks of Killdeer and Sandpipers caught my attention. The flurry of brown and white flutters landed close enough for this short video. It was wise of the Sandpipers to use the Killdeer as an early alarm system for potential predators. They scattered quickly after they realized I was too close for comfort.
19 second film
The tail bobbing of the Sandpipers (non-breeding plumage) was less pronounced because there was more interest in finding a meal than taking time for stylish protocol. Here is a closer look at a Spotted Sandpiper in breeding plumage.
Photo taken Mar. 2023 at Grenada Lake, MS.
There were other shore birds there as well.
Greater Yellowleg pair
Semi-palmated Sandpiper
An active group of Little Blue Heron dropped in to hunt. They utilized multiple techniques to collect fish. Each bird benefited from another birds movement.
32 second video
Common and Purple Gallinule use a technique of walking on top of reeds and water lilies while hunting.
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