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Snowy Egret

Blufftonian

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In breeding season these birds grow extravagant plumes, and their lores and feet turn from golden yellow to bright pinkish red.
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  • NIKON CORPORATION - NIKON D500
  • 500.0 mm f/5.6
  • 500.0 mm
  • ƒ/5.6
  • 1/1600 sec
  • Other
  • Manual exposure
  • ISO 720
 
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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  • NIKON CORPORATION - NIKON D500
  • 500.0 mm f/5.6
  • 500.0 mm
  • ƒ/8
  • 1/1000 sec
  • Other
  • Manual exposure
  • ISO 220
 
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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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.

View attachment 2511
love this one!
 
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