Heron vs Turtle

Another in a series of cool animal adventures today! 

A painted turtle joined several birds who were sitting on a log, his back to a Green Heron.   The Heron took an interest in the turtle and slowly approach him, as if stalking.  "Oh no", I thought.  "This isn't going to end well!".

At best, I expected the turtle to retreat and disappear into the water but instead he slowly turned around and approached the heron, who's giant beak was ready and able to give him a good one!

Smooooch! (click to enlarge)

Instead, they came within about an inch of actually touching "noses" and then both thought better of it and retreated.  I wondered if they were only comparing outfits, since they have very similar colouring!