Reddish Egret in Breeding PlumageReddish Egret in Breeding Plumage – Nikon D200, handheld, f7.1, 1/500, ISO 200, Nikkor 80-400mm VR at 180mm, natural light

Just a simple Reddish Egret (Egretta rufescens) image taken during a low tide at Fort De Soto’s north beach in Florida. This adult Reddish Egret was going into breeding plumage, it has the pink and black bi-colored bill and the lores are turning bluish purple.

Mia

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