Snowy Egret is a photograph by Norman Johnson which was uploaded on April 20th, 2017.
Snowy Egret
A Snowy egret searches for a mate in a rookery near Kissimmee, Florida.... more
Title
Snowy Egret
Artist
Norman Johnson
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
A Snowy egret searches for a mate in a rookery near Kissimmee, Florida.
The snowy egret (egretta thula) is an inhabitant of shallow freshwater and saltwater wetlands from the upper United States down through Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South Amerca to Chile and Argentina. Not found in the mountains. It is more common along the coasts on mud flats and beaches, preferring brackish or marine habitats over freshwater, but is found inland in shallow marshes, ponds, and wet agricultural fields.
It is an all white bird with black legs and bill, and a patch of yellow skin at the base of the bill. Its most distinguishing feature is its yellow feet which get brighter during the breeding season. The immature bird has duller, greenish legs.
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April 20th, 2017
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Don Columbus
Congratulations Norman, your work is Featured in "Coastal Waterbirds-Shorebirds" I invite you to place it in the group's "2017 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L/Tweet
Norman Johnson replied:
I'm glad you like it, Don. Thank you very much for the feature in the group "Coastal Waterbirds - Shorebirds."
William Tasker
It sure is a showy Snowy, Norman! Your beautiful image has been featured by Wild Birds Of The World. L/F
Norman Johnson replied:
I'm glad you like it, William. Thank you very much for the feature in the group "Wild Birds Of The World."
Norman Johnson
I'm glad you like it, Doug. Thank you very much for the feature in the group "Animal Photographs."
Norman Johnson
I'm glad you like it, John. Thank you very much for the feature in the group "Images That Excite You."
Norman Johnson
I'm glad you like it, Scott. Thank you very much for the feature in the group "FAA Portraits - Birds."
Don Columbus
Congratulations Norman, your work is Featured in "A Birding Group - Wings"! I invite you to place it in the group's "2017 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L/Tweet
Norman Johnson replied:
I'm glad you like it, Don. Thank you very much for the feature in the group "A Birding Group - Wings."
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