I distinctly remember my first UK coastal sighting of a Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) in the early 1980's when it was considered a rarity but now it would be a poor days birding if you failed to see any number both at the coast and many inland sites. All these images were taken during late February at Farlington Marshes LNR.
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Brilliant captures Frank,looks like an ideal setting.
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Great images, great bird.
ReplyDeleteReally fantastic close up shots.
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ReplyDeleteHi Frank These are super shots
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Too bad he hasn't got prey! Gr. John
ReplyDeleteLovely captures!It's white plumage is easily spotted but a Little Egret is not so easily photographed.
ReplyDeleteNice series of Egret photos, FAB!!
ReplyDeleteLovely images Frank.
ReplyDeleteWe can see them up here out on the fens, but getting close to them is not easy.
The "moment of impact" is my favorite today!!! [also, love the reflections]
ReplyDeleteLovely shots Frank. Haven't seen one for years.
ReplyDeleteWe call 'little egrets' cattle egrets around these parts. And what you're calling a little egret, snowy egrets. All three (with great egrets) are favorites of mine.
ReplyDeleteGreat action shots! I'm guessing it missed with its strike!
ReplyDeleteFantastic pictures - think the light was good for photography too!
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Beautiful series of egret photos!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pure white in the midst of the mud and water.
ReplyDeleteAlways a lovely bird to see Frank and like you, I remember when it was a real thrill to see one. Now there are good enough numbers to almost overlook them.
ReplyDeletePretty series on the egret. They are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteEgrets are so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteAmazing shots of the bird.
ReplyDeleteGreat looking bird. I saw my first one on the Tamar in early 90's - and it was not even listed in my rather old (family heirloom!) field guide! I bought a new one the next day!
ReplyDeletecheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Great shots of this beautiful bird!
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