I was ready this time. We were looking for Eagles, but there it was .. a Great Egret. I missed the shot last time but I was ready ...
A little note about the Egret:
... generally long-legged wading birds, that have white or buff plumage, developing fine plumes (usually milky white) during the breeding season. Egrets are not a biologically distinct group from herons and have the same build. (wikipedia)
~ Rick
Teresa captured this photo of a Cattle Egret this week. This bird was hanging out on a golf course. We have seen a lot of them here on the island of Maui.
During peak breeding season, the Cattle Egret’s bill, legs, and irises turn bright red. At other times of the year, their bill and eyes are a dull yellow-orange, and their legs are black (like the bird in this photo). And now you know!
~ Rick
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I have tried to get a good photo of a Great Egret all summer, but somehow I have missed it every time. We saw this one flying earlier in the day, but this time we were in the right spot, at the right time*. Such a beautiful heron. The yellow bill and green eyes .. very cool bird.
In 1953, the great egret in flight was chosen as the symbol of the National Audubon Society. Large numbers of this species were killed for their plumage in the 19th century. We are fortunate to have them around.
~ Rick
*I took the 1st photo, and Teresa took the 2nd one.
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