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Little Blue Heron (white-phase)

Egretta caerulea

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7 Comments

MelissaFerguson
MelissaFerguson 12 years ago

Thanks for posting to Florida's Flora & Fauna! I really appreciate you and all the information you provide!

MelissaFerguson
MelissaFerguson 12 years ago

Awe, this is beautiful! Thank you for the information, I will keep my eyes open and hopefully be able to see one myself!

ebsharrett1950
ebsharrett1950 12 years ago

The white phases/morphs are usually juveniles.

hg_williams3
hg_williams3 12 years ago

i see what you mean also have you seen the reddish egret white morph thats something im looking to accomplish

ebsharrett1950
ebsharrett1950 12 years ago

First year birds are white. Adults turn the beautiful blues.

ebsharrett1950
ebsharrett1950 12 years ago

I agree, but notice the bill and leg color.

hg_williams3
hg_williams3 12 years ago

This looks like a great white or snowy egret

ebsharrett1950
Spotted by
ebsharrett1950

Naples, Florida, USA

Spotted on Jan 2, 2012
Submitted on Jan 3, 2012

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