The Great Blue Heron that was hanging out frequently by The Pond a few weeks ago is back.
Head tucked in to keep warm:
One of the Plaza Red-tailed Hawks was perched on The Plaza for a long while:
Tufted Titmouse:
Mallard coming in for a landing from one side of The Pond to another:
A bit of a kerfuffle between two Mallards occurred nearby:
The Mallard on the right tried to leave but the one right behind it gave chase:
The aggressor finally left the other alone:
Victorious:
Other Mallards relaxed and preened on a dry rock island:
Another Mallard exercising:
Other Mallards and the Wood Duck at the other side of the Pond bridge:
The Wood Duck ventured to a more secluded bank:
The Wood Duck is so scrappy, he hollered at a Mallard to leave his corner (which it did):
Hawk still on The Plaza:
The Great Blue Heron roused and preened: