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Ardea alba
It has a slow flight, with its neck retracted. This is characteristic of herons and bitterns, and distinguishes them from storks, cranes, ibises, and spoonbills, which extend their necks in flight.
The Great Egret is partially migratory, with northern hemisphere birds moving south from areas with colder winters. It breeds in colonies in trees close to large lakes with reed beds or other extensive wetlands. It builds a bulky stick nest.
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You say that Mark... Just after these were taken he flew to the other side of the Lake and was looking for fish, Unfortunately my lens was not enough to capture it.
Yep that's a good first shot... wouldn't want to be a little fish with that beak around!
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Thanks Mark :)
Didn't know that about the neck in flight. Nice shots Sean especially #1..