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Great Egret in flight
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Great Egret in flight

by Lisa Cuchara

Category: AvianAdded May 23, 2006615 views

Long-legged Waders

Keywords: Casmerodius albus, Great Egret, Flight, nesting, venice rookery

Just like the Great Blue Heron, the Great Egret looks prehistoric in flight...graceful and delicate.
Shot with the Canon 20D, 300mm 2.8L lens (non IS)- Hand held.
Image Reference: 6229Image Format: Digital Capture - 7 to 9MPImage Crop: Greater than 75% of originalDigital Enhancement: Digital RetouchModel Release: NAProperty Release: NACaptive: No