Egret landing on golden pond

An Early morning Snowy Egret lands on the pond at the Riparian Preserve at water ranch in Gilbert, AZ
Snowy Egret Adults are typically 61... more

by Ruth Jolly

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Egret landing on golden pond

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Ruth Jolly

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An Early morning Snowy Egret lands on the pond at the Riparian Preserve at water ranch in Gilbert, AZ
Snowy Egret Adults are typically 61 centimeters (24 in) long and weigh 375 grams (0.83 lb) They have a slim black bill and long black legs with yellow feet. The area of the upper bill, in front of the eyes, is yellow but turns red during the breeding season, when the adults also gain recurved plumes on the back, making for a "shaggy" effect. The juvenile looks similar to the adult, but the base of the bill is paler, and a green or yellow line runs down the back of the legs. Their breeding habitat is large inland and coastal wetlands from the lower Great Lakes and southwestern United States to South America. The breeding range in eastern North America extends along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts from Maine to Texas, and inland along major rivers and lakes. They nest in colonies, often with other waders, usually on platforms of sticks in trees or shrubs. Their flat, shallow nests are made of sticks and lined with fine twigs and rushes. Three to four greenish-blue, oval eggs are incubated by both adults. The young leave the nest in 20 to 25 days and hop about on branches near the nest before finally departing. Fine Art America watermark will not appear on purchased artwork.

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September 1st, 2014

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