Mystery Beast by danapommet

Photography • Animals • posted on May 23, 2013

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During our drive north, I spotted this giant bull out in a field. Took the next exit, turned around, drove back and took this photo. So I am editing the photo and notice that the plumbing isn’t male and I have a female with horns. So what does a city boy know? I will mention that the bird in the photo is a Cattle Egret and so called because they spend a lot of time around herds of cattle eating insects stirred up by the cattle and tractors. These small egrets have only been established in Florida since the mid 1950s when they migrated from a population that was introduced to South America. They are about 20 inches (51 cm) long with a wing span of 36 inches (91 cm). We are spending a lot of time with my in laws. At 95 and 97 they are showing their age and looking very frail. Thanks for stopping by, taking a look and for all your previous favs and comments. They are very much appreciated. Dana

Comments (30)

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Cyve

5:58PM | Thu, 23 May 2013

Delicieuse scene et superbe capture!

ronmolina

6:34PM | Thu, 23 May 2013

That is wild! Definitely not the right plumbing. Maybe he got hormones or something cause they need a milking cow. LOL!

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Faemike55

7:12PM | Thu, 23 May 2013

actually there are a lot of milkers with horns - and there are over 900 species of cattle Great capture of the cow and bird My best to Nonni and Papa

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MrsRatbag

8:39PM | Thu, 23 May 2013

Wonderful shot of this cross-dressing bovine, Dana; enjoy the in laws while you can!

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eekdog

8:46PM | Thu, 23 May 2013

best wishes for your in laws Dana, cool shot of this female with horns. looks like the egret is wondering what it is also. cool on zoom.

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durleybeachbum

11:38PM | Thu, 23 May 2013

A rather skinny looking lady! The later stages of old age aren't much fun.

whaleman

11:47PM | Thu, 23 May 2013

Many species have horns on both sexes,mbut they are often slightly different too! Nice shot!

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Isabelle711

11:52PM | Thu, 23 May 2013

Enjoy this most special time with your in laws my friend. :))))))) I see this type of cattle around this area sometimes. I think she looks to be very sleepy, or very bored. :)))))) She is very cute. :))))) I am glad you all made it safely back to your home state. :))) Most excellent capture my friend. :)))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :))))) Carry A Sunshine Smile In Your Heart :)))))

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blondeblurr

12:46AM | Fri, 24 May 2013

I was just about to say: 'what giant bull ??? ' - (when I read the second line ;)) ... I do see these Egrets here in OZ as well, sharing everything with the cows, well almost! LOL that is quite a good innings for your In-Laws, I do wish them good health never-the-less, most important! ... BB

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jayfar

1:07AM | Fri, 24 May 2013

I won't comment on the anatomy Dana but must say I like your shot.

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Katraz

1:37AM | Fri, 24 May 2013

She's a big lady, my neighbour had a female longhorn cow with very long hair too, he went out to buy a second hand tractor and came back with the cow. Hope your in laws are OK.

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