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.
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
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
Everywhere fight…That's how we are supposed to know things in this mad world!
Perfectly timed!
this is FABULOUS !! absolutely loved both the captures Indrani !!
superb shots taken…
Amazing shots…amazing that you could capture all of it.
Great Pics.
I envy your reflex and you could have been a Sportswomen or Pilot besides an excellent photographer.
Amazing shots and what patience to have caught them so nicely.
Great Capture..The Seagull looks like a he had enough of the Heron and simply left him alone..
beautiful and well timed ! clicks 🙂
Great shots, difficult to capture such moments…
Brilliant captures 🙂
Beautifully captured!!
Perfect shot!
Incredible photos! My favorite is the heron in repose with the church spire "next to" it. Congratulations on your POTW!
Aerial turf war? Gorgeous shots. Thank you, and congratulations on your POTW.
Lovely shots, I found a heron rookery with 80 nests this year
that 2nd shot is especially awesome! congrats on your POTW!
This is so awesome!
Cool sight to see, Indrani! The seagull did not want to share its food source. I love the herons. Great series. Thanks for sharing your skies.
Wonderful captures. The Heron seems to have encroached upon the Sea Gull's territory.
..so very beautiful shots..all of them!
Beautiful shots !
2nd shot is too good!
You captured some incredible interation between the birds. Looks like theHeron got the last word.
great job. you manage to birdwatch in the city center 🙂
happyp weekend.
Fist shot is very Good..!
These is a perfect timing shots, love it! Thanks for the visit!
Kim,USA
superb clicks
Wonderful series! I have never seen such a thing, so it is interesting, as well as some beautiful action shots!
Great shots!Have a great weekend!
Shantana
Stunning. Well done!
Beautiful photos in flight. Very good catches.
Beautiful shots!
Wow wow wow! Amazing shots.
Yeah, birds fight even for tree branches to perch!
Nice sequence of beautiful shots. Heron protecting her territory?
beautiful series of captures!
An amazing series of photos, Indrani. Thanks for sharing it with us!
K
Pictures close to poetry.
Perfect shots indeed. Stunning!
http://www. womenandperspectives. com/ 2012/07/sky-watch-morning-sun.html
Wonderful shots, Indrani. I think Bob is on the money.
Great shots.
Sydney – City and Suburbs
This is a marvelous photo sequence. I'm glad you were there to capture it.
Perfect timing indeed! Beautiful captures, Indrani! Have a great weekend!!
wow! well timed shots!
The Heron was after his dinner, the Gull didn't like that. RBrilliant pictures.