With their mating lores very prominent around their eyes, these birds chase the egrets off their nests, destroy the eggs and claim the nests as their own. The necks rubbing is part of the courting process.
Very striking birds with those black and white wings. Reminds me of zebra stripes. Great shot here,catching them rubbing necks! Lovely composition and natural colors. Great capture!
This Image GRABBED my EYE. That's Why I Stopped By.
Thanks For Sharing ! Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience
So this is where "necking" originated. I had never seen these type of birds Colleen. I have heard your swamps hold many secrets. I am believing this is true. Great capture and clarity is good. You must be a patient person.
What meanies!!!! Destructive thieves!! These guys still have gorgeous colourings tho. But its hard to like them! lol Thanx for 'telling on them' and sharing the beauty of even the evil ones..Verena