Snowy Egret

[Blufftonian]

In breeding season these birds grow extravagant plumes, and their lores and feet turn from golden yellow to bright pinkish red.

• NIKON CORPORATION - NIKON D500
• 500.0 mm f/5.6
• 500.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/1600 sec
• Other
• Manual exposure
• ISO 720

 

[cjf2]

Wow great display.

 

[flycaster]

Great color change during mating season. And, for a little contrast but not as colorful, here's a relative of the Snowy Egret, the Great White Egret also in mating colors and wonderful plumage.

 

[Blufftonian]

Excellent shot of the breeding display and the nuptial plumage, or "aigrettes"!

And as most people know, those plumes almost caused these birds to become extinct in the early 1900's due to the demand from the women's hat trade. The National Audubon Society was originally formed to protect this species and their logo today is still the Great Egret.

I too like the turquoise colour that their lores become.

• NIKON CORPORATION - NIKON D500
• 500.0 mm f/5.6
• 500.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/1000 sec
• Other
• Manual exposure
• ISO 220

 

[flycaster]

Excellent shot of the breeding display and the nuptial plumage, or "aigrettes"!

And as most people know, those plumes almost caused these birds to become extinct in the early 1900's due to the demand from the women's hat trade. The National Audubon Society was originally formed to protect this species and their logo today is still the Great Egret.

Intersting bit of history...

I too like the turquoise colour that their lores become.

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[Blufftonian]

 

[PentUp]

Excellent shot of the breeding display and the nuptial plumage, or "aigrettes"!

And as most people know, those plumes almost caused these birds to become extinct in the early 1900's due to the demand from the women's hat trade. The National Audubon Society was originally formed to protect this species and their logo today is still the Great Egret.

I too like the turquoise colour that their lores become.

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love this one!

 

[ootanaboot]

You saved the best 'til last. The image in post #4 is super! Great capture.