Photo Story of Heron and Seagull in Bruges, Belgium

The grey sky over Bruges was not very interesting, but a little drama between a Grey Heron and a Seagull brought in some noisy excitement. I have posted earlier how aggressive the seagulls are.

Read here: Seagulls, the Aggressive Invaders of Rome.

Bruges is located by the sea and the city has many water channels. They were built in the medieval times to combat flooding by the North Sea. So coastal birds like seagulls and herons are frequent visitors, often in search of food.

Story of Heron and Seagull

Photo Story of Heron and Seagull

We spotted the Grey Heron hopping, sometimes making short flights between church spires, rooftops and bare branches of trees. It would have gone unnoticed but for a Seagull which kept on pestering it.

It was not clear what the bone of contention was. The incessant screeching of the Seagull and the Heron trying to avoid the Seagull’s aerial attacks was attracting everyone’s attention there. Several tourists stopped on their tracks to witness that squabble.

Aggressive Seagull and Calm Heron

Aggressive Seagull and Calm Heron

Herons are the bait-fishing champions of the bird world. Of the 12 species of bird known to use bait as a tool to catch fish, seven belong to the heron family.

Here too the Heron seemed to be the calmer of the two. Probably it had some plans and  ignored the loud Seagull well. Soon the Seagull quit the scene and as I moved out of the place I saw the Heron high up above in the branch holding on to its position firmly.

Victorious Heron and Loser Seagull in Bruges Belgium

Victorious Heron and Loser Seagull in Bruges Belgium

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