Drama on the Prairie
<p>This morning, my husband and I visited <a href="https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/paynes-prairie-preserve-state-park" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">Paynes Prairie</a>, a wetlands park south of our city. With afternoon storms predicted, I wanted a chance to squeeze in a little birding before the rains arrived.</p>
<p>Due to drought conditions and low waters, there were an unusual number of birds at the Prairie, particularly waders, dapplers, and divers. But I was drawn to the drama of a young Tri-Colored Heron and a Snowy Egret.</p>
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<p>© Dennett~ Sunday, December 10, 2023 ~ Tri-Colored Heron</p>
<p>The Snowy was aggressively chasing the Tri-Colored from shallow waters to lily pad after lily pad and back to the shallows.</p>
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