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Egretta caerulea
Immature Little blues have all white plumage, as the birds mature they have a mottled or pied appearance, showing both blue and white coloration. Adult are blue and in breeding have reddish-buff colored necks and delicate plumes on their heads with a black tipped, blue bill. (Florida's Nature)
Usually seen hunting in the shallow waters of inland waterways, lakes, ponds and marshes, catching fish, amphibians & crustaceans. The Little Blue Heron will also hunt in grassy meadows for insects and amphibians. (Florida's Nature)
This bird was wading in a low lying area after some heavy rains.
Lat: 28.12, Long: -80.64
Spotted on Oct 18, 2011
Submitted on Apr 5, 2012
10 Comments
Its a great shot... never see such super view of this bird...!!
Thank you very much Alice!
Lovely series!
Thank you Mary! I hope you see some chicks and post some pics!! Hope you have a wonderful Easter weekend!! :)
Wonderful series, I love our herons and you reminded me, I must visit the rookery this weekend...to see if any chicks yet.
Thank you so much, Donna!
beautiful series!
Thank you Atul and Sachin-really appreciate your comments!!
Lovely series,
Lovely!