Tricolored Heron Foraging

The Tricolored Heron (Egretta tricolor) is an uncommon and solitary heron, seen primarily in coastal marshes and swamps in the eastern United States.... more

by Morris Finkelstein

Title

Tricolored Heron Foraging

Artist

Morris Finkelstein

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Photograph

Description

The Tricolored Heron (Egretta tricolor) is an uncommon and solitary heron, seen primarily in coastal marshes and swamps in the eastern United States. It was previously known as the Louisiana Heron. It may mingle with other species of heron and egrets. It forages actively for fish by wading and dashing about in shallow water and spearing its prey. It is slim and graceful, has a long pointed bill, and a long slim neck. Its breeding plumage is spectacular, with its bright blue bill and lores, dark legs, dark purple breast, dark blue upperparts, and white belly. It is a relatively small-sized heron measuring about 26 inches in length and about 13 ounces in weight.

This solitary Tricolored Heron in beautiful plumage foraging among lily pads was photographed at the Wakodahatchee Natural Reserve, in Delray Beach, Florida, on 2-7-2014. I used a Nikon D7000 camera body and a Nikon 300mm f/2.8 VR2 lens to capture this image. Settings: 1/1000 sec, f/5.6, ISO 800.

I am honored that my photograph was featured in the Fine Art America groups:
FAA Portraits - Birds, 7-21-2016
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Water Forms, 7-21-2020
Poetic Poultry, 7-24-2020
Showcasing The South, 8-22-2020
FAA Portraits, 8-24-2020

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May 17th, 2016