A second egret has appeared along the stream through the wood. The two birds can frequently be seen together with one standing on guard whilst the other hunts. Whether it is because of this or simply the nature of these two birds, is not clear but, they are very much more approachable than previous specimens seen at this site.
They always, perhaps not surprisingly walk upstream when hunting. Unfortunately, I have yet to see them them catch anything, though their continued presence suggests that there is ample food available to them.
This morning they landed upon the muddy path ahead of me, and one of the birds was probing into the mud. That was until Dylan (my dog) caught sight of them and fruitlessly gave chase.
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