Snowy Egret Portrait
by Robert Bales
Title
Snowy Egret Portrait
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Robert Bales
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Photograph - Photo
Description
While fishing in San Diego we found several Snowy Egrets close to the boat.
Among the most elegant of the herons, the slender Snowy Egret sets off immaculate white plumage with black legs and brilliant yellow feet. Those feet seem to play a role in stirring up or herding small aquatic animals as the egret forages. Breeding Snowy Egrets grow filmy, curving plumes that once fetched astronomical prices in the fashion industry, endangering the species. Early conservationists rallied to protect egrets by the early twentieth century, and this species is once again a common sight in shallow coastal wetlands.
From Cornell of Birds
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December 6th, 2016
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Robyn King
Congratulations Robert your gorgeous artwork is being featured in 500 Views Share Group & Shared:-) Please take a moment to add your beautiful art to our archives in the message area and have a wonderful day!
Morris Finkelstein
Wonderful portrait of a Snowy Egret with great perspective, colors, background and composition, Robert! F/L
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