Snowy Egret

The Snowy Egrets are beautiful birds with a very delicate and slender bodies. Their plumage is white as snow hence the name. At the early years of the past century these birds where hunted to almost extinction exclusively for their feathers, used for women hats and fashion haute couture.

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Text and photographs © H.J. Ruiz – Avian101

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10 thoughts on “Snowy Egret”

Bob Zeller on October 29, 2012 at 8:53 am said:

Great photos, H.J. I especially like the bottom one. 🙂

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- avian101 on October 29, 2012 at 9:44 am said:
  
  Good eye Bob! Thanks! 🙂
  
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Vicki on October 29, 2012 at 10:24 am said:

you are so blessed to see these beautiful creatures.. I especially like the second and third where it looks like back lighting. 🙂

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- avian101 on October 29, 2012 at 10:39 am said:
  
  Thank you Vicki for your kind comment! 🙂
  
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Tranquil Moments Photography on October 29, 2012 at 1:26 pm said:

Some beautiful captures there Av. Have a super day.

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- avian101 on October 29, 2012 at 1:28 pm said:
  
  Thanks a lot D.! You too! 🙂
  
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divaofdelicious on October 29, 2012 at 1:55 pm said:

Gorgeous!

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- avian101 on October 29, 2012 at 9:44 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much Diva! 🙂
  
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bayphotosbydonna on October 29, 2012 at 8:46 pm said:

Great captures HJ!

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- avian101 on October 29, 2012 at 9:45 pm said:
  
  I’m glad that you like them Donna, thanks! 🙂
  
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