Bird Attack

Today will i was out at a Nature wildlife area near my home, I

saw this Egret stumble onto what I suspect was a nest from

another bird. For about 30 minutes, the birds kept trying to get

the heron to leave and it finally did. I took some shots and

curious as to which ones you like and any suggestions. TO take

these, I had my 1D on a Gitzo 1349 tripod and Kirk BH-1 Head,

500mm/f4 lens and 1.4x canon TC. All shots in Raw and

converted to jpg for posting. Some cropping, minor levels and

USM applied before conversion.

 

I am not sure this is the best of the group so i invite you to look at

the others .I would love to know your favorites. thanks in advance.

 

http://www.photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=202519

I looked at all the "attack" pictures.

 

To convey the idea of the egret being attacked by the other birds, I think "Attack on the Heron - 2" is the best shot.

 

Otherwise, I think the shots, which have the eyes in focus of the birds are the best. Several good ones there.

 

I think you really captured something special here that is not often seen. I have spent some time in the Everglades & never witnessed this, the egret is really puffing out to be more imposing. Wonderful image! BTW the attacking bird is an American Avocet (summer plumage) acc. to Peterson's Field Guide