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Snowy Egrets and friend

Egretta thula

Photo by joanbstanley
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Field Notes

Description:

The snowy egret is about two feet in length and has a wingspan of about three feet. It has white feathers, a yellow patch of skin around its eyes, a black bill and black legs with bright yellow feet. In breeding season, it has lacy plumes on its head, neck and back. Males and females look alike.
This group had a great egret at its center.

Habitat:

Lake Lewisville

Reference Links:

Snowy Egret

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Comments (3)
joanbstanley
Big Brother. The second picture the all looked like they were waiting for the bus.
HemaShah
Snowy egrets love being around The Great Egret.

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PublishedMay 13, 2013

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