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[*] posted on 2-5-2012 at 11:18 AM
An Egret of a different color.


Here's some shots of a Reddish Egret in action. Unlike many Egrets that slowly stalk for little critters to eat, these birds chase their prey around the estero with wings flapping to scare something up to dine on.



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[*] posted on 2-5-2012 at 11:29 AM
Egret


Cool looking little guy!



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[*] posted on 2-5-2012 at 11:35 AM


What do you make of that behavior?

Do you think they're herding the fish into the shallows? Herding them into more vulnerable areas?

It makes no sense to just scare fish.
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[*] posted on 2-5-2012 at 11:44 AM


Well, I think these Egrets chase and scare the fish to separate the weak from the strong and to help herd them into tight groups.



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[*] posted on 2-5-2012 at 12:31 PM


I think the bird is a Blue Heron...
however, Iwill stand corrected by the kingdom of Nomads if I am outnumbered.




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[*] posted on 2-5-2012 at 01:30 PM


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Originally posted by Udo
I think the bird is a Blue Heron...
however, Iwill stand corrected by the kingdom of Nomads if I am outnumbered.

I agree!:yes:
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[*] posted on 2-5-2012 at 01:33 PM


It is a Reddish Egret


This is a Great Blue Heron
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[*] posted on 2-5-2012 at 01:34 PM


Beautiful bird, beautiful series----THANKS Really interesting



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[*] posted on 2-5-2012 at 01:37 PM


BigOly, You're right!:yes:
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[*] posted on 2-5-2012 at 01:40 PM


Thanks for straightening me out, BigOly. Apologies for creating a controversy.



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[*] posted on 2-5-2012 at 01:45 PM


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[*] posted on 2-5-2012 at 01:49 PM


Udo,

The entire series is shot in blue tones. The warm tones just aren't there. The land is blue, The water is blue. The bird is blue. So the mistake is understable.
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[*] posted on 2-5-2012 at 10:44 PM


Cool photos! Side by side the differences are obvious. I just got your book for a birthday gift from my boyfriend and I love it. It's really well done and I'm looking forward to bringing and using it on my Baja trip coming up here in 2 weeks! I can hardly wait!
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