America's Best Dancer?

 Last year when we visited Florida we had the rare and amazing opportunity to watch a reddish egret performing his "canopy dance" for about a half hour. Oblivious to us he twirled and spun, jumped and dove, never seeming to tire. I have since read that by spreading his wings in such a manner he creates his own shaded area, making it easier for him to see his prey in the waters below.

This year it was the tri-colored heron that performed for us. Apparently his methods are geared toward herding small fish into an area so he has more to choose from.


I have say that I think the best dancer award goes to the reddish egret although the heron is a close second in my rankings!