Here are more beautiful photographs from Cindy Knoke to enjoy!

Snowy Egrets,

in full courtship display,

dance on the top of tall thorn trees,

and sing their peculiar courtship songs.

They seem to get ignored a lot,

but their efforts must work,

judging by the hundred or so tree-top nesting females.

Egrets dance, sing, and nest, on trees with formidable thorns, to keep less talented predators away.

I found this recording on you tube of the egret’s most peculiar courtship song. It is much louder in person with many birds courting, dancing and singing, at the same time. ( Thank you Kim DeGiulio Goecke, who I do not know, who accurately recorded their songs):
Cheers to you from the dancing and singing tree-top birds~
Similar to Blanche Dubois, though I don’t rely on, I do so appreciate your kindness Charles. You make blogging a joy დ
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Hi Cindy, and thank you!
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so amazing!
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Yes, they are!
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What stunning photos! Thanks for sharing, Charles!
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Jan, you are very welcome!
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Cindy’s photography never ceases to amaze me. The beauty of the feathers against thorn trees is fascinating.
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Jennie, I completely agree.
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🙂
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Beautiful!
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Yes, they are!
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