A decent size group of Spoonbills, better yet they were spaced just right for a wide image.
A Great Egret and Black-necked Stilt in the background added even more to the shot.
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Category Archives: Egret
Fuji Velvia 50 Great Egret
I shot a number of images like this. I liked it, but I think even then I knew there would be issues. Back light is fine, but this was tough.
Since Fuji film is so colorful and full of contrast I used a film filter.
It helped.
More Little Monsters, Egrets
Not a great angle, I just couldn’t wait for them to sit up any longer.
Marsh, May 2022
As wide an image as I shoot. About 18mm. Anything more I would have distortions. A single Alligator can be found in the water. Egrets and a Heron on the dead tree. All small at this width. But they are just supporting players in the overall big marsh.
Gathering For A Quick Meal
An early day shot, but certainly not sunrise.
I find four different species in this group.
The easy one is the Snowy Egrets, look at the attitude. There are also Black-necked Stilts, Yellowlegs, and a Willett.
Above, I added the last shot after the article was finished…
Looking close you will find a Glossy Ibis. Hint; his head is only visible and underneath a Snowy LOL.
Passing Snowy Egret
Taken in an old rice field, Donnelley wildlife area.
This spot has always been a marsh, though some parts were plantation rice fields. Later it was a large private reserve for a wealthy northern industrialist, and finally part of the Lowcountry state wildlife management areas.
I guess the only animal in this marsh longer than the Egret, Alligators.
This Is How Tall A Stork Can Get
While a Snowy Egret isn’t a giant, they’re not exactly small either.
However, when standing next to a Wood Stork the little guy suddenly loses that bad attitude.
Marsh Scene, May 2022
A single Great Egret with the marsh pond all to himself.
