Cattle Egret (breeding flush)

There were very many of these at the lake in Gatton, mostly sitting on nests, although this one was just finding a new perch.

Shot out the window of my ute.

View all photos taken: Sunday, 15th November 2009, This photo: 4:13pm

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Comments

  • looby88 said:
    like !!
    a little ballet ?
    Looks like its going to burst into operatic song !
  • David de Groot said:
    If only! They tend to croak/honk/caw, not at all operatic.
  • mitchell burns said:
    cool shot
  • David de Groot said:
    Thanks - didn't turn out too bad for shooting out the window of an idling diesel 4wd ute.
  • Cass n Dan said:
    WOW great shot Dave :) this looks awesome. Great timing *as always sir* :P
  • SkattyKat said:
    beautiful - great timing !! It does look like its about to dance gracefully off into the wilderness
  • David de Groot said:
    Thanks Cass :)
    Pretty graceful for a much overlooked bird eh ?
  • GJ Wind said:
    As light as a feather, just standing on her/his toe.
    A beauty again, David!
  • B*P*S said:
    The wingspan is huge. Very beautifull bird and very well captured, David.
  • David de Groot said:
    Thanks :) It's one of those impossible poses that only birds and ballet dances can pull off ;-)
    Yes they're an odd bird sometimes, next to no tail, shortish neck for an egret, but a decent wingspan. Most of the year they're a plain white colour, only turning orange in breeding season.
  • [ Kane ] said:
    Spot on with the timing mate, as always, lovely
  • AlexandraPhotos said:
    Beautiful image. I love the overall composition of the shot
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  • David de Groot said:
    Thanks Kane :)
    Thanks Alexandra.
  • MichaelRiedel said:
    perfect timing, congrats on explore!!
  • David de Groot said:
    Thanks, didn't realise it had made it in there.
  • nick.lagos said:
    You nailed this David....best time of year for these.... congrats
  • David de Groot said:
    Thanks Nick :) It is indeed the time of year for these usually unassuming birds.
  • sevenbrane said:
    Looks like some fairy tale bird!
  • David de Groot said:
    Aye, that it does.
  • PerAnd1 said:
    Perfect nature photo !
  • David de Groot said:
    Thanks :)