Let’s Go inside the Water-waders colony: Wood StorksGreat Egrets Snowy Egrets Juvenile White ibis.

The Water-wading Birds take time to Preen" Their Feathers and Loaf "in the Sun.
Preening is a common behavior seen in birds using their beak to groom, clean, and maintain their feathers.
Bird loafing is a scientific term that describes a bird's relaxed behavior that is not directly related to feeding, breeding, or avoiding predators.