I do believe that sunshine makes the Pond birds feel quite giddy. Today it looked as if a Green Heron and a Coot were having a contest to see who could be the Best Heron.

A Kildeer announced the start of the contest.
'Ready? Set? Let's see your best Fish Stare!'

The Green Heron immediately assumed the pose, steady as a rock.

After a few false starts, the Coot managed to balance properly.

'Well done, guys!' encouraged the Ring-necked Duck.
'Now let's see your best Slow Heron Walk!'

Smoothly, the Heron stood up tall and began a slow march.

Surprisingly, the Coot did not miss a beat.
He must have been practicing this move.

'Woohoo! Nice once, Cootie baby!' chortled the Pied-billed Grebe.
'Now let's see ya both run!'

Once again, the Heron took off with a big lead.
Those long legs cover a lot of ground quickly.

As for poor Coot - he got all tangled-up and turned-around.
With a sigh he sank into the pond. 'I give up! You win - this time!'

'Quack-quack--quaaaaahahahahahahahahaha!
I declare you were the funniest, Mr Coot.
And we always like a good laugh.'

Next time, it will be a Coot contest. We'll see who wins that one!

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