The Evening Run 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. Young Great Egrets are similar to the adults, but have a blackish tip to the bill.
The Great Egret is the largest of the Australian egrets.
Canon 50D, 150-500mm F5-6.3 APO DG OS
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Superbly captured.
Many thanks Julie!
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Excellent capture
Many thanks Larry!
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Absolutely stunning!! x
Many thanks Naturelover!
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( To help us tidy up the group it would be appreciated if you could remove as many of your older works as possible – Thanks Ray )
If you have already done this THANK YOU
Will do tomorrow Ray!
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Love the sun on this beautiful bird and capture!
Many thanks Tina, they’re beautiful birds, so graceful!
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Fantastic shot – herons have such an awesome wing span!
Many thanks Rose, they do and I love the rolling, bumpy flight!
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