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posted by clouddancer7

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Nice - That makes them Great Egrets :-)

posted by Crindaguitar
over 2 years ago

Yes, that makes them egrets, and they are great, so is the photo.

posted by MarySmith18
over 2 years ago

Thank you Crindaguitar and Mary. I looked in my "Birdbook" and I find the Egret is slightly smaller and has black legs. They can't be seen well here but, the legs of the larger Heron are yellow to yellow-green. Perhaps bugman can shed some light on the difference, if there is one?

posted by clouddancer7
over 2 years ago

Nice capture, CD; the bonus of two!

posted by Pureheart
over 2 years ago

You're all wrong. They're birds. lol Good one, CD.

posted by Taffy41
over 2 years ago

Darned if you arent right Taffy.
Pureheart: I only had two until we hit the rookerie.

posted by clouddancer7
over 2 years ago

Wow thats quite a site CD ,we just started getting them up here in Mich not too long ago but I'v never seen more than 4 of them at a time.

posted by REALDOUG
over 2 years ago

To bring this full circle, my bird book says they are all white herons. I remember having been puzzled by the black legs, yellow legs, greenish etc. great, cattle, little etc. Most of mine have black legs. The one thing I am very pleased with is that no one called them cranes, which lots of people do. They are still better pics than any I have. Grrr...

posted by MarySmith18
over 2 years ago

REALDOUG: I usually see only one. We came upon this rookerie as we rounded a bend in the river. It was a total surprise for us as well as the birds.
MaryS: Thank you for the additional information. I have proven I am no expert on birds. BTW I have seen your wonderful photos and you have nothing to grrr about. lol.

posted by clouddancer7
over 2 years ago

I am awe at seeing your white herons--and so many. Great photo!