The Birds with Yellow Feet...or better known as....
Aug 13, 2017 19:50:37 #
....Snowy Egrets.
In the past, these beautiful egrets were hunted for their elegant plumes by market hunters. They were used mainly on women's hats, and due to the great demand and heavy hunting pressure, they came close to joining others species of wildlife that made it on the extinction list. Fortunately they became protected, and remain so today, due to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Their numbers are currently doing very well, and they can be found all over the US. Here are a few recent shots I was able to get of these guys with the yellow socks. I really enjoy photographing the Snow Egrets. They are such beautiful, graceful, and elegant looking birds.
About to touch down
"I gotta get out of here. My kid's driving me nuts."
In the past, these beautiful egrets were hunted for their elegant plumes by market hunters. They were used mainly on women's hats, and due to the great demand and heavy hunting pressure, they came close to joining others species of wildlife that made it on the extinction list. Fortunately they became protected, and remain so today, due to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Their numbers are currently doing very well, and they can be found all over the US. Here are a few recent shots I was able to get of these guys with the yellow socks. I really enjoy photographing the Snow Egrets. They are such beautiful, graceful, and elegant looking birds.
About to touch down
"I gotta get out of here. My kid's driving me nuts."
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Aug 13, 2017 22:19:15 #
Lame-Duck wrote:
....Snowy Egrets. br br In the past, these beaut... (show quote)
Beautiful, just beautiful. I love to watch them land. They seem to just float gracefully to their chosen spot.
Aug 13, 2017 22:28:00 #
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Aug 14, 2017 03:20:29 #
DeanS wrote:
Very nice shooting.
Thank you Dean. That is a very nice compliment, and I appreciate it.
Aug 14, 2017 03:22:13 #
Gspeed wrote:
Magnificent!
Gspeed...It sounds like you enjoyed the set. I really appreciate the great compliment, and I'm glad you stopped by.
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Aug 14, 2017 07:28:23 #
Another fantastic set, Mike!!
Such beautiful and graceful birds and you captured them perfectly.... from head to down to those cute yellow feet!!
Such beautiful and graceful birds and you captured them perfectly.... from head to down to those cute yellow feet!!
Aug 14, 2017 08:04:41 #
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