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Snowy Egret
Stanley Jones

Snowy Egret (Egretta thula)

Snowy Egret (Egretta thula subsp. thula) Anauhac National Wildlife Refuge, northwest of High Island abutting East Bay, Chambers County, Texas, USA. Coastal marshes and prairies at 2-3 m (6-10 ft) elevation.
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Habitat
Coastal marshes and prairies at 2-3 m (6-10 ft) elevation.
Location
Anauhac National Wildlife Refuge, northwest of High Island abutting East Bay, Chambers County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
May 2015
Scientific name
Egretta thula
Equipment used
Canon
delia todd
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He's a stunner, isn't he. I love those delicate feathers!!!

A super picture this Stanley - many thanks lad.
 
drkishore
Wow!!! Crisp, well detailed and a great close up of this Snowy Egret..keen on some unsuspecting fish below ..I presume...Excellent post Stanley!!!
 
carann
Wow, an absolutely stunning, pin sharp capture of this beautiful Snowy Egret, Stanley !!! Thanks for sharing.
 
KC Foggin
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This is one stupendous image of this Egret with the golden slipoers Stanley. Captured so beautifully.
 
ducbucln
A superb capture with those pretty flowing feathers. Not sure I've ever seen this color of lores on a snowy. Wonder if this might be a hybrid with the little egret? I've read they have this salmon, yellowish color in breeding condition.
http://www.sibleyguides.com/bird-info/little-egret/finding-and-identifying-a-little-egret-among-snowy-egrets/

Vicki
 

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