The Egrets are elegant birds. Various places I have been birding I have been able to see the Great Egret, Snowy Egret and the Cattle Egret.
Below is a photo of the Snowy Egret. One distinct difference is the Snowy Egret has yellow feet. See below..now those are yellow feet.
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The Great Egret has black legs and black feet.
The Great Egret is the largest in size and the Cattle Egret the smallest. For me a tell tale sign of the Cattle is Egret is the beige feathers on its head. Also the Cattle Egret has yellow legs and black feet.
Any way you look at an Egret they are all beautiful birds. Next time you see an Egret check out the legs and feet.
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Nice, I really like the second pic.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots! i like that snowy egret. Cool!
ReplyDeleteI learned something here. I was in Charleston, SC last weekend and knew the Egrets I saw weren't the Great ones I usually see ;-) They were Snowys. Thanks for these photos of feet and legs! LOL!
ReplyDeleteHave not seen this Great Egret yet, but the little Egret start appearing here - migrating from the north.
ReplyDeleteI saw a flight of six flew pass yesterday, and managed to shot a few frame in flight this morning, will post it soon.
I think they are just beautiful birds and your photos make them look even better.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip about their legs and feet. The yellow feet make it look like its got socks on.Great shots of beautiful birds.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots! :-)
ReplyDeleteInteresting post. Egrets are beautiful; i bought a photograph of an egret once, but I never thought about that there might be more than one type. Maybe I will be able to see the legs & feet, I'll have to look.
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Eileen: What a neat show of the Egrets in your area, they are a beautiful bird.
ReplyDeletethe snowy is like our little egret - cool birdies indeed!
ReplyDeletehappy birding
Dale
http://alpinebirds.blogspot.com
This is a bird I'm familiar with and I love all your photos ... especially the one doing a dance! I've shared a few bird photos from my rainy day walk this weekend ;--)
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,
That second photo looks like he's about to bust a move!
ReplyDeleteThey are elegant birds ... all the herons. There's just something about them that makes me smile.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. Beautiful sights. Thanks for sharing with us. I like your dog, too.
ReplyDeleteOh, and I like your banner, too.
Paz
Beautiful pictures, I love the snowy Egret in the second picture! Thanks for stopping by my blog
ReplyDeleteFor the last few years several egrets have found their way to the area I live and stay there during the winter. Every year there are more as well, but I've yet to find out exactly which one: I never get the chance to look at their feet! They are amazing looking though and your photos are great as well.
ReplyDeletehow cool is this to see, love the dancing bird!
ReplyDeleteLived in FL for a number of years and saw these beautiful birds all the time. I love how white they are and especially like the snowy. Wonderful shots.
ReplyDeleteThe yellow feet look like fancy bird shoes!
ReplyDeleteBTW, a woozle is a schnauzer beard.
I loved the dancing egret shot. Great capture! I like your collage header as well. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteSomething about the egrets just captures us - grace, beauty, sinuous lines. Thanks
ReplyDeleteIndeed beautiful birds and your photos of them are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI like the first one with his feet in the water - great capture.
Fluffy feathers in the second.
Thanks for the info. I think what I usually see is the Great but I'm going to look more closely next time.
well captured! love it....
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Fabulous photos of the egret.
ReplyDeleteGreat post! Thanks for pointing out the differences between the egrets.
ReplyDeleteAll are lovely shots and the dancing egret is a real attention grabber!
Thanks so much for all of your comments at Country Captures, I appreciate them very much.
Great series of shots - beautiful egret!
ReplyDeleteVery good lesson in telling the white egrets apart! I always remember the snowy because someone else told me when I was first learning that "the snowy egret has yellow boots on to go out in the snow! Now I never forget that one!
ReplyDeleteAwesome birds. The snowy one is way cool. I'd love to see one.
ReplyDeletegorgeous white egrets. happy weekend.
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Ok I will look at teh feet next time,
ReplyDeletethank you for telling us, Maria Berg
You are blessed to be where such beautiful creatures are. Great photos!
ReplyDeleteI agree, all of the egrets are beautiful birds. The Great Egret is so majestic and the Snowy Egret very elegant, especially with the "golden slippers".
ReplyDeleteVery nice - you can really see the feet glowing a bright yellow. Great field mark!
ReplyDeleteThanks for showing these different Egrets.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos and descriptions.
ReplyDeleteYou have to wonder why the Snowy Egret chose such showy boots - they really don't go with the rest of the ensemble! Egrets - wonderful birds and you've captured them beautifully.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great Egret! I love your many bird header too. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots of the various egrets, Eileen!
ReplyDeletei remember catching images of birds the other week..but the ones you got here are simply amazing! thanks for the visit. have a great week too!
ReplyDeleteFabulous creatures and photos! I love the orange leading into the yellow of the eye... and the feet seen through the water... great! A joy to see! Carol
ReplyDeleteExcellent post on the various egrets Eileen. Of course the Snowy dancing is my favorite. They are all fun to watch, with their stealth movements, as they fish the shallows.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots of the Egrets. I do not do as much bird photography as I would like to, but I certainly enjoy looking at the work of others!
ReplyDeleteGreat series of photos
ReplyDeleteThose are exactly like you say...elegant birds. And...you have captured their beauty perfectly!
ReplyDeleteThese egrets are so pretty and seeing it dance...wonderful!
ReplyDeleteGreat comparitive series Eileen. The white herons are all so pretty, especially in breeding plumage.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots of the egrets!
ReplyDeleteI have never seen an egret in person.. what wonderful birds and good tips too... Michelle
ReplyDelete...I love Snowy Egrets! Beautiful shot...
ReplyDeleteLove that first image with the yellow feet standing out under the water! Great images.
ReplyDeleteSnowy Egrets look so cute with their feathers puffed out.
ReplyDeletehee hee..I love the puffed up shot!
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