Assigning human characteristics to wild life

Is easy to do . . . when they are so cute.

Camping with the family at Gamble Rogers Memorial recreation area just south of Flagler Beach.  I got up early as always to take pictures .

 I had a nice time with  a group of very animated Snowy Egrets who were snatching fish from the falling tide. 

Even though I knew their actions were aimed at getting food (or possibly mating)  I swear they were cavorting.

 I can almost see the thought bubble above their heads.

I was fully entertained and amused

Trying not to put words in their mouths,  but having my imagination get the best of me.

I followed them for what seemed like a long time as the sun rose in a beautiful morning sky.

 Hey!  that's my fish -  I saw it first!

these two are close friends -  maybe family.

 this one is being sneaky -  probably hoping another doesn't try to steal the precious catch.

Really its all about the catch  the rest is just my humaness spilling over. Attaching human emotions to wildlife is not a bad thing but not reality either.  Through the process we might learn somthing if we can reflect a little .

This is my fish, so get outta here!