TY! I knew the green ones can be brown sometimes but wasn't sure about the other way 'round. The stripe is very distinct. So do you think this was an attempt at amorous activities? I've not seen the 'raised hackles' or deepened eye sockets during such before, but have only caught that activity in person twice (when there was no question what they were doing.) You can see how into their fight they were, (or foreplay, if that's the case.) I was so close to get those pics. Took this pic 9/21, can't remember if I've showed it to you elsewhere or not. I think it had just hatched. It had grit all over it & is officially the smallest one I've seen. It was cool to the touch so I assumed that's why it was brown. Maybe it's an invader. I didn't see a stripe, but wasn't looking.

Very interesting! Thanks for sharing Warren.

Hey again, DBD, pic1 ---> Gulf Fritillary pic2 ---> Sulphur pic3 ---> not sure.. pic4 ---> Dusky-Wing(??) Greetings Susanne(SUE)

It's been over 5 years since I left the coast of SC, and I still miss the incredible birds! I'd say you have a white heron, a great blue heron, a coot (I think), and a white ibis.