Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Cattle Egret, #9/50




The top image was taken @ the Rookery at Alligator Farm, of a baby Cattle Egret in his nest, and the other three images were taken @ Shark Valley, Everglades National Park. I love the cattle egret and his orange-buff color plumages.

Interesting facts:  In breeding season, it has a yellow bill, with orange-buff on the neck, chest and back, but as a non-breeder it is pure white, except the yellow bill and dark legs.  Its population is exploding and has overwhelmed those of native species.
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Location: Shark Valley Tram Tours, Shark Valley Loop Rd, Miami, FL 33194, USA

4 comments:

  1. ShaunFebruary 8, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    Its nice for people like me (who have not got a clue about birds) to have some interesting fact about them with the photos. Thanks for sharing Rachelle. Excellent crisp images aswell
    Shaun

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  2. Pasión por las avesFebruary 8, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    Great capture Rachelle.

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  3. TammyFebruary 8, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    Love the breeding plumage! Very nice Rachelle!

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  4. Marco LuijkenFebruary 9, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    Hello Rachelle,
    Nice shot of these special egret. I have never seen this one before.
    You've caught him very well in your shot. The first is very nice with the sun on his tuft.

    Greetings, Marco

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