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Tuesday 9th November 2010, 15:38
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Japan Egret
Hi All
In reviewing some older images, I came across a couple of shots of an egret. I had this down as great egret, but I believe there are other similar species in that part of the world, so thought I'd check my original ID. Please could someone confirm ID? Thanks
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Tuesday 9th November 2010, 15:40
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Looks like GW Egret to me
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Tuesday 9th November 2010, 16:07
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I understand your query, I cannot exclude intermediate
Niels
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Tuesday 9th November 2010, 16:29
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Looks like an Intermediate, gape line doesn't extend beyond the eye and black tipped bill are good features.
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Tuesday 9th November 2010, 19:44
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Would also go for Intermediate Egret too based on black tip to bill and gape line.
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Wednesday 10th November 2010, 09:06
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Thanks to all.
Intermediate was a possible for me, but wasn't sure of the key diagnostic features.
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Wednesday 10th November 2010, 16:51
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Bill looks rather beefy for great egret to me. I cast another vote for intermediate.
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Thursday 11th November 2010, 08:12
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Thanks all.
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