Grace in Motion by byronbackyard
The Great Egret’s overall plumage is white, and, for most of the year, when not breeding, the bill and facial skin are yellow. The feet are dark olive-grey or sooty black, as are the legs. During the breeding season, the bill turns mostly black and the facial skin becomes green. Also at this time, long hair-like feathers (nuptial plumes) hang across the lower back, and the legs become pinkish-yellow at the top.
Comments
wow, what a shot! gorgeous bird, you must be real pleased with this one!!
Thanks Jenny, I love the angle and the wings but it would be better with more light … it was just a fluke shot though so I guess I should be happy with that!
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cool as !!
Thanks Trish!
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Just sheer elegance and a sumptuous image. Well done BB, Dave
Thanks Dave for your great comment!
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Love it!
Thanks Trish!
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Instant favorite! Absolutely fantastic shot!
Many thanks for your kind comment, a little more light would have been good but nevertheless beautiful bird!
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Excellent in flight capture!
Thanks Sabrina!
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WOW YOUR WORKS ARE SIMPLY FANTASTIC, WHAT BEAUTY CAPTURES YOU HAVE….Laura
Thanks so much, I’m so glad you see the beauty!
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June 16, 2010
Many thanks Teresa, very happy making … not a rare or unusual bird but very beautiful nonethesless!
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You are so very welcome Byron. Very beautiful bird indeed!! And very beautiful capture!!