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White Rock lake, off the sunset bay pier
This one is for the odes
Photo 1:
Go Away!
I was standing on the pier when I saw this grackle grab something out of the water. I got close to see what it was & got this look. The food item was a dragonfly nymph.
Photo 2:
This Is My Dragonfly Larva
Apparently the grackle thought I was after its meal. The nymph started shedding out of its skin while being held by the bird.
Photo 3:
Oooh I See Another One!
While holding the newly emerged dragonfly, the grackle spotted a 2nd one in the water.
Photo 4:
Oh Look! A Third One
After grabbing the 2nd nymph, the grackle spotted a 3rd one in the water. All 3 were in the newly emerged stage now.
Photo 5:
Well This Is Awkward
The greedy grackle seems to be trying to grab a third morsel without dropping the first two. This takes concentration & the bird was ignoring me now.
Photo 6:
I Guess Two's Enough For Now
The third nymph was just too much to juggle so the bird gave up trying and walked off with his two snacks. A lot of fun to watch.