Great Egrets breed at 2-3 years of age. In spring, their beaks and facial patches turn greenish. This bird is probably too young for this trait.
Great Egrets breed at 2-3 years of age. In spring, their beaks and facial patches turn greenish. This bird is probably too young for this trait.
Great Egrets breed at 2-3 years of age. In spring, their beaks and facial patches turn greenish. This bird is probably too young for this trait.
Great Egrets breed at 2-3 years of age. In spring, their beaks and facial patches turn greenish. This bird is probably too young for this trait.
Great Egrets breed at 2-3 years of age. In spring, their beaks and facial patches turn greenish. This bird is probably too young for this trait.
Great Egrets breed at 2-3 years of age. In spring, their beaks and facial patches turn greenish. This bird is probably too young for this trait.
Great Egrets breed at 2-3 years of age. In spring, their beaks and facial patches turn greenish. This bird is probably too young for this trait.
Great Egrets breed at 2-3 years of age. In spring, their beaks and facial patches turn greenish. This bird is probably too young for this trait.

Great Egret (Ardea alba)

Great Egret

(Ardea alba)

Description:

Great Egrets breed at 2-3 years of age. In spring, their beaks and facial patches turn greenish. This bird is probably too young for this trait.

Date Taken: 2024:04:17 14:24

Location:

South Padre Island
South Padre Island, Texas
United States
9.84 ft above sea level

Camera Information:

NIKON Z 9, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/16000

File Name: GreatEgret_Z9X7332_SPI-BirdingNatureCenter

© 2024 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com

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