Half my life shooting birds is spent taking photos of a creature seemingly getting ready to fly, then… Not. Which … More
Tag: Great Egret
“Be a Good Girl and Drag Your Feet…”
Why is Edith the Juvenile Great Egret dragging her left foot? Not just for fun—although I sure liked to play … More
Eglantine throws out the Air Brake
WARNING: I BRAKE FOR SMALL FROGS. When Eglantine the Great Egret throws out the air anchor, her wings fan out … More
Marsh Dancing
A new Olympic sport? If only Egrets could participate in the Olympics! As Edith and Edgar the Juvenile Great Egrets … More
Up from the Mud…
Edith the Snowy Egret has just finished rooting about in the mud, and yet… She still looks white as a … More
Tiptoe on the Marsh
What’s this! Two white birds standing tiptoe on the water? It’s Edith and Edgar, Juvenile Egrets, and they’re actually sort … More
Edgar and Edith honk, whirl and wheel (first in a series)…
That’s Edgar the Juvenile Great Egret doing the honking, of course, with Edith merely flying and looking graceful. And no, … More
V for Victory!
Launching into the wind, this Great Egret displays the full majesty of her wings… And I’ve wondered more than once … More