Cattle Egret by danob
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Description
The Cattle Egret is native to Africa and Asia, and only reached the Americas in the late 19th century. It was first found in northeastern South America in 1877, having probably arrived there from Africa. It reached the United States in 1941, and started nesting by 1953. In the next 50 years it became one of the most abundant of the North American herons. It has occurred all the way to Alaska and Newfoundland, and has bred in nearly all states.
The Cattle Egret is an opportunistic feeder, and will follow large animals or machines to catch insects they stir up. It also is attracted by smoke from a large fire. Egrets come from long distances to catch insects trying to escape the fire.
This is a mature bird and has just come into it's Alternate livery with the creamy head and also to the back and breast feathers and the yellow beak..
My first shot with my new Canon 5D
Comments (30)
Fabulous capture with your new cam.Congratulations Danny.Use it in the best of health.-M :^)
Fantastic capture as usual!!! Bravo :)
Congrats on your new camera. A wonderful capture.
excellent first shot with the new camera dan.. long awaited.. beautiful ligth captured... pleased the flu's passing hugsssssssss :) superb
impressiv capture my friend with your excllent new cam!!!! You're a champion Dan !!! Good day and kiss ;)
fantastic..love his color
Nice match and contrast with the rocks....
Congratulations on your new camera!!!!! I can't imagine how much better you could get???? Brilliant work!!!!!
Excellent image and have fun with new camera:)
Beautiful, he looks so fluffy. An excellent shot......
Very nice shot of this beautiful little guy. One great job. HUGS!!!!
Never seen one this close up. Awesome shot of this gorgeous bird. Tks Danny :^)
Congratulations on your new camera!! O yes, he treat it like a real babe....he is so exciting, because I saw when he bought it.....lol....such a supershot Danny, so natural and with so lovely details....and I am happy you posted this as your first, because you knew I liked this one the most...thank God you feel "we" better for your drive home later this afternoon.....but we have our wedding pictures and that is all what counts.....have a safe trip
New cam WhoHoo! Splendid on both counts!
Yeah Danny, congrats on making the jump to the 5D! I can see the difference, it's just amazing..and what a beauty to shoot for your first post the the new cam! Excellent shot, looking fwd. to more pics with your new toy! Aloha!
Hi Dan, we must build a 5D club here (lol) I love egrets as they are the bigest birds in our country. Mostly looking at the surface of the water for some prey. Great shot mate! Have a nice day, G.
TOp notch photography !! excellent done !!... Congrads with your new camera !!... Enjoy it as i know we all will seeing your beautiful posts!
Excellent capture here Danny!!
Splendid detail and impressive photo Daniel....!!!!!
Wonderful capture of this cattle egret! Excellent work, Danny, very beautiful! Love to see them!
Beautiful capture of this egret. Excellent work and looking forward for more with your new camera. Aloha
I saw a few huge buzzards this weekend, and I thought of you! lol q-: Honest! Sure is a cute, fluffy bird! Thanks! V (:
Excellent!!
Funny bird, great shot Dan !
it is an awesome quality camera. it is in my want list. the bird is so beautiful
What a beautiful shot!!!
Fantastic bird... quite punky. Superb !
A new Canon 5D? WOO-HOO! Congratulations Danny! That is fantastic news! Looks like it's doing a fine job so far, based on this splendid capture. Beautiful work my friend!
ohh what a wonderful capture! such a beautiful feathered cutie! Love the colors, contrast, the funny haircut and pose! ;o)))
As always a fantastic capture of this egret which can also be found in Holland from time to time. The RR upgrade is a great succes as far as I am concerned. Thanks for all the efforts of you and all the people who are involved with.