Great Egret
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Great Egret
A large White Heron that has Black legs and a large yellow bill.
Wing span approximately 50 to 52 inches. Head to tail approximately 40 inches.
Previously call "American Egret or Common Egret"
Likes open areas of marshes and areas with water.
More information http://www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBirds/BirdGuide/Great_Egret.html
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The beginning of a new home.
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I guess it didn't like that area
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Note the blue Lore. It's breeding season.
I know there just has to be a perfect place around here some where to start a nest.
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Note the blue between the bill and the eye. This indicates the bird is in breeding condition.
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Also note the long plumes this also indicates breeding plumage.
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While photographing the DC/Cormorants I saw this bird standing by one the Cormorant nest.
I can not find out any thing about that red spot or red Lores.
It may have some thing to do with it being in breeding plumage.
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There's those yellow feet again. This means I have ID'ed this bird wrongly.
It is a Snowy Egret.
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