A Great Egret in her bridal feathers, hidden in a Red Oak.
Some of the greatest photographs of wildlife are of the Great Egrets in their breeding feathers. The Audubon Society has used this as its defining identity for decades. Some of my best shots have been of these birds in mating season.
Every year it’s the same struggle though. Sticks and branches most always get in the way.
I get what I can, usually deleting tons of shots. For now, this was a decent start.
Lovely with the Red Oak leaves!
Many of us try to get the Egrets in this spot during the mating dance. No luck this year though.