At this time of year I always find myself in a reflective mood; this egret seems to symbolise that feeling.
Great Egret (Ardea Alba)
1/2500, f/6.3, ISO 800
Canon 5DsR, Canon 200-400mm L IS USM EXT
I know the Great Egret is peering into the shallow waters of the ocean at the edge of Werribee’s Western Treatment Plant, but it’s also staring into its future. Will a fish come within striking distance, will it be catchable? Should the egret stay there or try something new?
The sun was almost setting and I love the warm, soft glow on the water.
People are often a bit confused when identifying egrets. The Great Egret is significantly larger than the Intermediate, Cattle, Little and the less common Eastern Reef Egret. Its neck has an obvious kink, and, if you are close enough, you’ll notice that its gape extends beyond its eye.
Scarlet Robin (Petroica multicolor)
I wish all lirralirra readers an especially wonderful and fulfilling 2020 – a year filled with love, kindness, adventures, strength, contentment and plenty of birdsong.
Happy birding
Kim
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Such a darling! We are so fortunate to have such an array of wildlife on our doorstep. Thanks for sharing, Kim, and hope 2020 is your best year yet. Such beautiful photography.
Thank you Syndy. I hope 2020 is an excellent year for you too
There is much more to the egret (and the photograph) which is Great.
Thank you so much for another year of feathered enchantment and wonder.
I hope that 2020 brings more of the same, for you, for us, for the world…
Thank you for your support of lirralirra EC, and for your blog which is always engaging, in so many ways, Kim