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Ardea alba
The great egret stands about 1 m (3 ft) tall, has all white plumage, black legs and yellow bill. In flight, the neck is folded back and the legs trailing. During the breeding season the adults will have a green patch around the eyes.
Usually found near water features, such as wetlands, ponds, and lakes where it feeds on amphibians, fish, and reptiles. It nests in treetop colonies.
Spotted on May 1, 2013
Submitted on May 23, 2013
2 Comments
Excellent series!
Brilliant series Gordon, lovely that you got the whole family in the shots!