I always thought that avocets were delicate little birds that enjoy spending their day sifting through mud. My opinion changed when I witnessed what happens when you get to close to a pair of nesting avocets. This great egret learned the hard way.
They vigorously defended their territory and chased him clear across the pond.
What impressed me was that they wouldn't give up either. At one point, they were so aggressive with their pursuit that the frantic egret almost crashed into the water.
Don't mess with with those mudsuckers!
Thanks for looking.
- Hung
