Great Egret Pair Nest Building
The male of the species brings a twig to a nest under construction. Both birds take part in the building of the nest but as in most life, the lady of the house has the last word on twig placement.
The male of the species brings a twig to a nest under construction. Both birds take part in the building of the nest but as in most life, the lady of the house has the last word on twig placement.
These two were found in April of 2006 at the Alligator Farm in St. Augustine, FL. Note the lores (that area around the eye) during the mating season take on a very green hue, almost a chartreuse color. Normally the lores are a dull yellow.
This is a tall and slender bird which offers the viewer some very graceful scenes particularly during the golden hours of early morning and late afternoon. These birds generally stand over three feet high but weigh two pounds……..all feathers. They can be found in most shallow waterways gently stalking prey. Their bills are long, sharp, and lethal. I have seen them from Maine to Florida generally in tributaries, small ponds, lakes and rivers. Concentrations can be found in the salt marshes and tidal flows all along the coast.
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