Treed Egret is a photograph by Robert Bales which was uploaded on February 22nd, 2014.
Treed Egret
An egret /ˈiːɡrət/ is any of several herons, most of which are white or buff, and several of which develop fine plumes (usually milky white)... more
by Robert Bales
Title
Treed Egret
Artist
Robert Bales
Medium
Photograph - Photo
Description
An egret /ˈiːɡrət/ is any of several herons, most of which are white or buff, and several of which develop fine plumes (usually milky white) during the breeding season. Many egrets are members of the genera Egretta or Ardea which also contain other species named as herons rather than egrets. The distinction between a heron and an egret is rather vague, and depends more on appearance than biology. The word "egret" comes from the French word "aigrette" that means both "silver heron" and "brush," referring to the long filamentous feathers that seem to cascade down an egret's back during the breeding season.
The elegant Great Egret is a dazzling sight in many a North American wetland. Slightly smaller and more svelte than a Great Blue Heron, these are still large birds with impressive wingspans. They hunt in classic heron fashion, standing immobile or wading through wetlands to capture fish with a deadly jab of their yellow bill. Great Egrets were hunted nearly to extinction for their plumes in the late nineteenth century, sparking conservation movements and some of the first laws to protect birds.
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February 22nd, 2014
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Christopher James
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Kay Brewer
Wonderfully elegant capture, Robert! Congratulations on your lovely work reaching more than 1000 views! LF
Mr Bennett Kent
Great composition and lovely details on the whites. Excellent work, Robert.............L/F