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Egrets in Breeding Plumage

Discussion in 'Birds' started by BillW, Mar 23, 2007.

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  1. BillW

    BillW

    375
    Apr 16, 2006
    Orlando, Florida
    I finally got out to Gatorland again last weekend. The egrets were all dressed up in their breeding plumage.
    Here are a couple from the outing.

    Great Egret
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    Snowy Egret
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    Thanks for looking. Comments always appreciated.
     
    BillW, Mar 23, 2007
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  2. Panos Kazanelis

    Panos Kazanelis

    4,657
    Feb 22, 2005
    Athens Greece
    Great shots Bill, first one being my fav :smile:
     
    Panos Kazanelis, Mar 23, 2007
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  3. hangin tree

    hangin tree

    8,564
    Sep 17, 2006
    Northern Alabama
    Great Detail, beautiful bird well captured
     
    hangin tree, Mar 23, 2007
    #3
  4. GonzoBernelli

    GonzoBernelli

    5,100
    Nov 11, 2005
    Houston, TX
    Love the Snowie
     
    GonzoBernelli, Mar 23, 2007
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  5. Gale

    Gale

    978
    Jan 26, 2005
    Viera Fl
    Gale, Mar 23, 2007
    #5
  6. jfenton

    jfenton

    4,505
    Jan 26, 2005
    Haverhill, MA
    A Gatorland Question

    When is prime nesting time and when are there chicks in the nest?

    I'm kinda thinking of attempting a 3 day weekend to shoot down there.
     
    jfenton, Mar 23, 2007
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  7. Gale

    Gale

    978
    Jan 26, 2005
    Viera Fl
    Jim
    St Augustine Alligator Farm Rookery is better
    Season is now through june .. trust me late june is way to HOT!!!! and not as active
    Harry and I are going monday
    April -May is best
     
    Gale, Mar 23, 2007
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  8. Flew

    Flew

    994
    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    Jim,

    I was thinking of making a long weekend trip down to St Augustine some time in the next month or so. Let me know when you are thinking of going down.

    Bill,

    Very nice shots. You've just whetted my desire to come down even more. :smile:
     
    Flew, Mar 23, 2007
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  9. BillW

    BillW

    375
    Apr 16, 2006
    Orlando, Florida
    Thanks Panos;
    I've always wanted to get a photo of them in full display.

    Thanks Gary for aking time to look.

    Thanks Nick;
    He looked like he wanted to say "WHY ARE YOU BOTHERING ME"

    Thanks Gale;
    That's a great photo thanks for sharing.
    These are the first shots that I've gotten with the plumage and displays.
    The snowy's are really noisy with their courting.
     
    BillW, Mar 23, 2007
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  10. BillW

    BillW

    375
    Apr 16, 2006
    Orlando, Florida
    At Gatorland, The Great Egrets have been on the nests for at least a few weeks. There should be chicks appearing any time now.
    The Snowy Egrets are just starting to build nests, so that activity should extend over the next six or eight weeks.

    I haven't been to St. Augustine, but I'm want to get up there this year.

    Thanks Frank;
    Come on down. It's great when they are nesting.
     
    BillW, Mar 23, 2007
    #10
  11. Phil K

    Phil K Subscribing Member

    17,264
    Apr 30, 2005
    Hong Kong
    Beautiful shots, Bill.
     
    Phil K, Mar 23, 2007
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  12. jimmyc1000

    jimmyc1000

    300
    Jun 14, 2006
    Very nice shots. I like the composition of both. The first shoulder/back of the great egret shot is a little hot. Other than that, great.
     
    jimmyc1000, Mar 23, 2007
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  13. Kevin Scott

    Kevin Scott

    5,985
    May 5, 2005
    Orlando, Florida
    Great shots, Bill. Glad to see the Snowys in their breeding attire.

    Actually, I wouldn't say St Aug is better, just different. Gatorland offers some of the same species as St Aug but also has some species that don't nest in St Aug. Both are great places to get close to the nests. In my opinion, Gatorland has the edge for the variety of possibilities capturing flight shots due in part to the 3-story observation deck.
     
    Kevin Scott, Mar 23, 2007
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  14. sqphotography

    sqphotography

    646
    Jan 29, 2007
    Glen Rock, PA
    that first shot is beautiful!!!

    Best Regards
     
    sqphotography, Mar 23, 2007
    #14
  15. Focus Pocus

    Focus Pocus

    87
    Oct 19, 2006
    Boise, Idaho
    Those are outstanding images! Thanks for sharing!

    Richard
     
    Focus Pocus, Mar 23, 2007
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  16. BillW

    BillW

    375
    Apr 16, 2006
    Orlando, Florida
    Thanks Phil;
    I've tried to put to use some of the tips i received at MI IV.

    Thanks Jimmy;
    These shots are the JPEG's straight out of the camera with only crop and slight sharpening. I shoot both Raw and JPEG so I'll have a look at the raw files later.

     
    BillW, Mar 23, 2007
    #16
  17. TOLady

    TOLady

    14,461
    Mar 31, 2005
    Toronto Canada
    Beautiful! :smile:
     
    TOLady, Mar 23, 2007
    #17
  18. tomj

    tomj

    1,381
    Feb 5, 2006
    Oklahoma
    Wonderful shots Bill.

    I love the first one. Cool!!

    Regards,
     
    tomj, Mar 23, 2007
    #18
  19. BillW

    BillW

    375
    Apr 16, 2006
    Orlando, Florida
    Thanks Sandi;
    I'm glad you liked them.

    Thanks Tom;
    That seems to be the favorite.
     
    BillW, Mar 25, 2007
    #19
  20. cajun angel

    cajun angel

    19,898
    Feb 6, 2006
    TX originally from Louisiana
    WOW! Totally beautiful! Hmmm, maybe I should go over to the Heard Museum - I bet I could get a few shots of these guys too! Saw some last year but didnt' have long enough lenses.
     
    cajun angel, Mar 25, 2007
    #20
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