the great and Snowy Egret by Richardphotos
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Description
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.
the smaller bird.I think is a The Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) is a small white heron. It is the American counterpart to the very similar Old World Little Egret, which has established a foothold in the Bahamas.
Adults are typically 61 cm long and weigh 375 g. They have a slim black bill and long black legs with yellow feet. The area of the upper bill, in front of the eyes, is yellow but turns red during the breeding season, when the adults also gain recurved plumes on the back, making for a "shaggy" effect. The juvenile looks similar to the adult, but the base of the bill is paler, and a green or yellow line runs down the back of the legs. Wikipedia
I took these yesterday with my 500mm lens
thanks for viewing and any comments
Comments (85)
leanndra
A really wonderful capture Richard!
Mad-Mike
Fascinating collage :-) you did a wonderful job making this really :)
fredster66
Stunning series of images!
mbz2662
Wonderful collage :)
bpclarke
You pegged this little beauty! Gorgeous captures. They are always a treat to shoot on film. Bunny
lior
Really superb Richard!
bcrathburn
really a great set of photo's **
loligagger
Beautiful shots!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thelby
Well he looks like he is having lots of Fun! Cute shots and I really enjoyed the history of the Egret, too!!!
furuta
Interesting photos. wonderful image!!
MagikUnicorn
I LOVE THIS...Marvelous presentation
mermaid
wow what a great collage! A wonderful series of shot of this pretty bird!
hipps13
such a sweet capture, Richard thanks for the smile warm hug, Linda
sharky_
Superb collage..... Excellent work. Aloha
lorandbartho
Beautiful captures!
bakapo
a fantastic collage! these birds are so pretty, especially with the water backgrounds.
MarciaGomes
IMPRESSIONANTES FOTOS MEU AMIGO,FANTÁSTICA COLAGEM MAGNIFICAS POSES DA AVE.+++++++++++5
Iceshark39
Stunning collage and beautiful birds!
three_grrr
Oh my word, what a wonderful collage! I really the top left one best, with his head tucked under his wing, they are all wonderful shots!!
Ra3vyn
What pretty birds, love this collage, well done :D
photostar
Beautifully detailed collage of this magnificent bird.
Chrissyspics
What a beautiful creature i love all animals ans i love looking at birds there so fascinating!!^__^
clam73
lovely shots collection, very interesting....thanx for sharing!
amirapsp
Stunning work!
psycho56
nice collection