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This swan has good reason to be sitting on her nest, hiding in the reeds–one of her eggs had been stolen the year before by a so-called human.
Prospect Park
Brooklyn, New York

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The Great Egret had the bad misfortune to make its nest in the grass about 30 feet under the Osprey’s nest, which contained several baby ospreys. The large Osprey came dive bombing against the Egret several times, but each time the Egret ducked its head back into the grassy nest and eluded the swooping Osprey.
Marine Park Salt Marsh
Brooklyn, New York

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“Native to southern Asia, Common Mynas have been sold as cage birds all over the globe. Escapees from captivity have established feral populations in many regions of the world, including southern Florida, where the species is now thriving in cities and suburbs.”
This is a lifer for me.
The side of the road,
Miami, Florida

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Marine Park Salt Marsh
Brooklyn, New York