My feathers are all Poofy is a photograph by Ruth Jolly which was uploaded on November 3rd, 2012.
My feathers are all Poofy
This photo was taken early morning in the spring, of 2012 in Gilbert, AZ this Egret had just come in for a landing and another Egret tried to chase... more
by Ruth Jolly
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My feathers are all Poofy
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Ruth Jolly
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This photo was taken early morning in the spring, of 2012 in Gilbert, AZ this Egret had just come in for a landing and another Egret tried to chase him off. I was honored to have AZ Game and Fish feature this as an honorable mention in their 2013 calendar
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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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Jane M Dahl
What a fabulous image! Great timing on this to be able to capture this moment. Love it! L/F Featured in American Desert Southwest.
Steve Rich
It is my pleasure to FEATURE your image on the homepage of "The Meandering Photographer” Please consider adding your photo to the "Feature History, The Meandering Photographer (April-June 2023)" active discussion thread. 5-20-2023
Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group l/f/p
Anita Faye
Ruth, dreamy feathered capture! Featured on Poetic Poultry Group! https://fineartamerica.com/groups/poetic-poultry-.html