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Great Egret
Normf

Great Egret (Ardea Alba)

I Often see these egrets by them selves but occasionally mixed with Intermediate Egrets in roosting areas. This might not be a best angle but I love the way the feathers are all fluffed out, soft and loose as the bird lands.
Habitat
Wetlands
Location
Moonee Creek, NSW, Australia
Date taken
16/9/2006
Scientific name
Ardea Alba
Equipment used
EOS 400D, 100-400 L lens
A man after my own heart Norm, I love these guys too, sorry haven't been on line much to keep up with the posts lately.
 
Just caught up with this shot...a wonderful action shot of a promising ballet dancer ;) :t::t: Look forward to lots more of your postings.

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Cora.
 

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