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GREAT EGRET
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GREAT EGRET (Arbea alba)

Name: GREAT EGRET
Scientific name: Arbea alba
Size: 89-107cm

Personal Observations:
This large egret is a common non breeding resident in Barbados where I have seen and photographed it at the northern and southern ends of the island. I have also seen it in swamps of Trinidad and at river mouths in Dominica. This elegant and graceful bird is quite shy; I had to approach it at a snails pace wearing green and brown for camouflage in order to get good photos. It is a sight to behold seeing this beautiful bird in flight. If disturbed, it will take flight effortlessly and move further on where it considers it to be a safe distance between observers and itself.
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Habitat
Man-made swamps
Location
Barbados
Date taken
21/01/10
Scientific name
Arbea alba
Equipment used
Canon 50D, 500L IS USM + 1.4 TC

Media information

Category
The Caribbean
Added by
Jonathan Farmer
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