Thursday, October 15, 2020,
This is a juvenile Snowy Egret finding the spot. Luckily, these birds come equipped with a pair of excellent back (or neck) scratchers. And they’re very nimble. You can identify this Snowy as a juvenile by the yellow line that runs along the back of its leg. Snowy Egrets are known for their bright yellow feet aka “Golden Slippers.” Adults have all black legs but as youngsters, they have pale yellow legs. As the summer progresses, their legs lose the yellow and become black. In my mind’s eye and highly unscientific view, I imagine all that pale yellow coloration slowly draining down to their feet and concentrating into those classic Golden Slippers. JK.
JK
I wonder if they like bellyrubs too. 😉 Reminds me of Tom!
I, personally, do not think it would be wise to attempt giving a belly rub to a bird with that beak and talons. Just one man’s opinion. 🙂 JK.
Probably wise. But who doesn’t like bellyrubs? 🙂
🙂 JK.