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Great Egret

Great Egret

I had never seen an Egret with a green mask before running into this guy. My bird book doesn't have any reference to this green mask but does talk about ...
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I had never seen an Egret with a green mask before running into this guy. My bird book doesn't have any reference to this green mask but does talk about plumage ,long black legs and bright yellow bill. I have added a bit of marsh grass to balance the picture.
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Wonderful portrait of this beauty

Stunning shot - the yellow mask turns green when breeding season to attract the female - haven't seen it myself but read up on the changing color :)

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What a perfect shot!

Beautiful!

I have never seen one either. Gorgeous.

gorgeous..Love the green on him ! シ

Nice capture!

Awesome capture, even better edit!! :-)

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Spectacular image and edit, Mark! ッ

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really beautiful capture Mark. I have never seen one with a green mask before !! This would lend well to using with some Textures - perhaps Daily !!

This is one incredibly beautiful image!!! ❤

Gorgeous!!!!

very majestic and beautiful!!! and your edit is excellent Mark!

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Gorgeous!! ( and the VB rating did it to me again! : P )

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