The Great Egret (also known as Great White Egret or Common Egret), Ardea alba, has an average wingspan around 5 feet. They nest in trees, near water and gather in groups called colonies. The great egret is the symbol of the National Audubon Society and represents a conservation success story.
Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge, Ar.
Photo # KS9_1320-21bw. July, 2016.
(c) Kelly Shipp Photography.
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2 comments:
Such a beautiful creature, and this is such a wonderful portrait.
Thanks Lisa
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