Great Egret (Ardea alba) parent attacked during a feeding by its extremely aggressive young.

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Size: 5033px × 3355px
Location: bay farm island, alameda, california, usa, north america
Photo credit: © Paik Photography / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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