Aug 27, 2016 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Birds, Daily Image 2016, Great Egret, Nikon 1 V3, Wildlife
Great Egret Great Egrets like to wade in shallow water to hunt fish, frogs, and other small critters. They will stand still and watch for an unsuspecting fish to pass by. Then, with lightning speed, they strike using their long neck and bill to stab they prey. Out of the water, they stand like a picturesque statue in nice light.
Mar 14, 2015 | AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR, Birds, Crabtree Nature Preserve, Daily Image 2015, Great Egret, Nikon D200, Wildlife
This Great Egret seems to be waiting for spring in the branches; although there’s not much snow left.
May 13, 2014 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Birds, Daily Image 2014, Great Egret, Nikon 1 V1, Walkabout, Wildlife
On tonight’s walkabout, I accidentally scared a Great Egret. Luckily, the camera was ready to shoot. The first couple of frames were out of focus as were the last few. The background gives us a decent perspective to admire the size of this bird.
