Photography of Birds – Set # 177

Set # 177

Willet

The Willet (Tringa semipalmata), is a large shorebird in the family Scolopacidae. It is a relatively large and robust sandpiper, and is the largest of the species called “shanks” in the genus Tringa. Its closest relative is the lesser yellowlegs, a much smaller bird with a very different appearance apart from the fine, clear, and dense pattern of the neck, which both species show in breeding plumage. It breeds in North America and the West Indies and winters in southern North America, Central America, the West Indies and South America.

Reddish Egret

The reddish egret is considered one of the most active herons, and is often seen on the move. It stalks its prey visually in shallow water far more actively than other herons and egrets, frequently running energetically and using the shadow of its wings to reduce glare on the water once it is in position to spear a fish; the result is a fascinating dance. Due to its bold, rapacious yet graceful feeding behavior, author Pete Dunne nicknamed the reddish egret “the Tyrannosaurus rex of the Flats”. It eats fish, frogs, crustaceans, and insects. The bird’s usual cry is a low, guttural croak.

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14 thoughts on “Photography of Birds – Set # 177”

bindyamc on November 15, 2020 at 8:16 am said:

Nice pictures and information

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- H.J. for avian101 on November 15, 2020 at 3:23 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much, Bindya. 🙂
  
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sv-anui.com on November 15, 2020 at 2:44 pm said:

Interesting information about the reddish egret, HJ!

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- H.J. for avian101 on November 15, 2020 at 3:23 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much, Chris. 🙂
  
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aussiebirder on November 15, 2020 at 4:14 pm said:

Interesting birds we do not see here HJ, the reddish egret looks quite a stunner 🙂

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- H.J. for avian101 on November 15, 2020 at 5:28 pm said:
  
  It really is a stunner! Thank you, Ashley. 🙂
  
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Sandra on November 15, 2020 at 5:08 pm said:

Great finds! Wonderful pictures!

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- H.J. for avian101 on November 15, 2020 at 5:33 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much, Sandra. 🙂
  
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Jane's Heartsong on November 15, 2020 at 9:49 pm said:

Like the back-lighting.

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- H.J. for avian101 on November 16, 2020 at 3:33 pm said:
  
  It was planned that way, I guess it worked! Thank you, Jane. 🙂
  
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silviadeangelis40d on November 16, 2020 at 1:47 am said:

Bellissimi uccelli acquatici..
Buona settiman,silvia

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- H.J. for avian101 on November 16, 2020 at 3:37 pm said:
  
  Grazie mille. cara Silvia. 🙂
  
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bayphotosbydonna on November 16, 2020 at 6:43 am said:

Great shots, HJ! I’m still looking for my ‘first’ Reddish Egret! 😉

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- H.J. for avian101 on November 16, 2020 at 3:50 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Donna. Don’t lose hope, keep looking. 🙂
  
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