Great Egret by DCLEW2
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Description
The Great Egret Ardea alba, also known as the Great White Egret, White Heron, or Common Egret, is a wading egret, found in most of the tropical and warmer temperate parts of the world, although it is very local in southern Europe and Asia. It is called Kōtuku in New Zealand. It is sometimes confused with the Great White Heron in Florida, which is a white morph of the Great Blue Heron.
The Great Egret is a large bird with all white plumage that can reach 101 cm in height and weigh up to 950 g. It is only slightly smaller than the Great Blue or Grey Herons. Apart from size, the Great Egret can be distinguished from other white egrets by its yellow bill and black legs and feet. It also has a slow flight, with its neck retracted. This is characteristic of herons and bitterns, and distinguishes them from storks, cranes and spoonbills, which extend their necks.
-Wikipedia
Comments (14)
JaneEden
It is very interesting to read about this amazing bird, and your photography is excellent!! hugs Jane xx
mickuk50
love the tones in this makes the bird stand out .excellent work :o) mick
Margana
I love the softness you've captured here. Beautiful job with the toning of it, as well. Well done! Have a wonderful evening. Always, M :^)
durleybeachbum
Superb!
kgb224
Excellent capture.
SapUS59
wonderful capture !
tennesseecowgirl
what a great scene of nature!
MrsRatbag
Lovely image, I didn't know that about their necks!
LovelyPoetess
Nice shot, birds are such fascinating creatures. : )
furuta
Soft image, beautiful scene!!
Richardphotos
we have many that nest here. many years ago a builder got into hot water because they were trying to tear down trees holding nests of the Egret.luckily they were stopped.beautiful bird and capture
mizoli
Wonderful photograph!
ABodensohn
A wonderful image. To me it looks slightly overexposed, but I think that actually does the capture justice and adds to the beauty of it. :-) I never saw a bird exactly like this, but around here we have some Grey Herons, and when I see one I am always amazed by how graceful they look - when they walk around they look all regal, and when they take flight they seem calm, gliding through the air as if gravity doesn't exist for them. :-D
Buffalo1 Online Now!
I guess I commented on the "other" egret shot. The white stands out well against the background browns. Lovely capture of this magnificent coastal bird.