Posted by Charles Mills on August 27, 2009 at 1:46 PM
I'm posting in a rush here and, if I had time, I'd go back and work up another subject. Any way, I photographed this Great Egret in Hempstead County, AR near Millwood Lake back in the spring. If anyone needs the technical info, I'll work it up later.
Posted by Daniel Loomis on August 27, 2009 at 5:28 PM
Beautiful. You captured it in full breeding plumage. Such a noble bird.
Posted by Charles Mills on August 27, 2009 at 9:41 PM
Thanks Daniel. This bird has yet to reach or has just recently passed full breeding plumage though. The aigrettes (billowy feathers on its back) are present but the facial skin is yellowish. At the height of breeding plumage, the facial skin is deep emerald green in Great Egrets. By way of contrast, this same area on Snowy Egrets turns from yellow to bright scarlet red. Makes the bird look embarrassed
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on August 27, 2009 at 10:13 PM
Such an elegant subject, egrets. This is no exception, a beautiful specimen in nice light. Well captured Charles. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by Rob Graham on August 27, 2009 at 10:19 PM
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