The Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) is a small - about 60 cm - egret which is found over much of Australia, except the dry interior and west.
It is described in 'the' guide book as being very active, and this bird had clearly read the book! It was dashing about all over a shallow part of Lake Victoria at Point Lonsdale, which is a couple of hours from my house. It's frenetic pace, and the afternoon heat haze were a bit of a challenge. I think it was feeding on some form of shrimp or other invertebrate as I was never really able to see what it was catching, even when I shifted from photo to watching mode.
I like the way you can see the two ribbon-like head plumes, which help in identifying this species.
It is described in 'the' guide book as being very active, and this bird had clearly read the book! It was dashing about all over a shallow part of Lake Victoria at Point Lonsdale, which is a couple of hours from my house. It's frenetic pace, and the afternoon heat haze were a bit of a challenge. I think it was feeding on some form of shrimp or other invertebrate as I was never really able to see what it was catching, even when I shifted from photo to watching mode.
I like the way you can see the two ribbon-like head plumes, which help in identifying this species.
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No r-egrets! These shots are fabulous.
ReplyDeleteIn breeding plumage this egret is very pretty. Beautiful images Stewart.
ReplyDeleteCheers
Sometimes it pays to switch from camera mode to observation mode! Remember the days when most of us didn't even have cameras?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! Love the reflections!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful sequence...and bird!
ReplyDeleteAll the best.
Hari OM
ReplyDeleteThe simplicity of the bird and the setting bring elegance! YAM xx
Perfect, especially with the reflection.
ReplyDeleteWell captured int he act of fishing Stewart. Thanks for hosting and have a great week.
ReplyDeleteI love white egrets. Grace in white.
ReplyDeleteLovely action shots!
ReplyDeleteThis is a fun egret to watch in the wild. Similar to our Snowy Egret, but quite different in fishing techniques. Almost has a Reddish Egret behavior sometimes with that floppy 2 plume puppet look. It's hard not to laugh. Great shots!
ReplyDeleteVery graceful bird. I wonder if it has "golden slippers" as does our Snowy Egret.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a good week!
Super action shots of the Little Egret, Stewart. I hadn't realised that this species was so wide spread. There was a time when this was a bit uncommon in UK, but now they're everywhere! Obviously a very successful species.
ReplyDeleteBes wishes from UK where we're now enjoying a fairly cold, but very windy, spell.
Fine series, Stewart. Thanks for hosting.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos well done. I love egrets. Cheers Diane
ReplyDeleteNice hat! But seriously, these are beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of this little egret Stewart. Have a nice sunday. Greetings Caroline
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