A Great Egret captured just as the bird began the take off.

The ‘tell’ for these birds is the bent knee and slight forward lean. If I can catch that correctly there’s a good chance the take off will follow. Certainly not perfect, but a lot better than a guess.

Best viewed large, in the gallery.

The Take Off, Great Egret

The Take Off, Great Egret

The Take Off, Great Egret