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Ardea purpurea
About the same seize as a Grey Heron (or the new world Blue Heron). Darker in form and purple / brown underwings.
Near water & trees
These guys were visitors in Sharm el Sheikh, South Sinai during Spring migration.
Spotted on May 15, 2010
Submitted on Jul 27, 2011
6 Comments
Hope you get to see one, Noe & Pili, they are truly magnificent!
This is a beautiful bird, I can't wait to see one like this!
Thank you all!
wow..great shot
great snap
New bird to me.