Reddish Egret chasing fish
by Judi Dressler
Title
Reddish Egret chasing fish
Artist
Judi Dressler
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
It was an overcast, dark morning, but that didn't stop this Reddish Egret from wanting his breakfast. This needlefish was giving the egret a good chase, as it jumped over the water, causing the egret to also jump and almost fly, trying to catch it. At the time I didn't see the fish, I only saw the egret jumping, so it was a happy surprise when I saw the story unfold on my computer screen after I downloaded the photos! In the end, the fish got away, but it was a good show!
Note the wings, which include both white and grey feathers. I believe this bird is a hybrid mix from a white morph reddish egret parent as well as a dark morph reddish egret parent.
From Cornell Labs' website: "A medium to large heron of shallow salt water, the Reddish Egret comes in a dark and a white form. It is a very active forager, often seen running, jumping, and spinning in its pursuit of fish."
Photo taken on October 10, 2017, in wetlands off the coast of South Padre Island, Texas.
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Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups Special Features #21 promotion discussion. Please help your fellow artists by visiting and passing on the love to another artist in the the 1000 Views Group....L/F/Tw
Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group ..... Feel free to place your featured image in the Features Archive and any Genre specific Archive l/f/p
Tony Lee
The right place and moment and you (almost) get lunch!! Fabulous action shot, and you got that Needlefish flying!!!
DUG Harpster
What a great photo and story Judi! Your ability to nail all this action in a single shot has to be richly rewarding. Congratulations on the well deserved features. Well done!~DUG l/f
Ksenia VanderHoff
Congratulations! This artwork was featured in Art In Motion Group in January 2018! You are now invited to permanently store it in January Features Group Discussion. https://fineartamerica.com/groups/art-in-motion.html?showmessage=true&messageid=3910357
Judi Dressler
Thanks awfully much, William, and thank you for the feature in "Wild Birds Of The World"!
William Tasker
Fabulous action photography, Judi! The wings look like dinosaur wings! Your beautiful image has been featured by Wild Birds Of The World, a nature photography group. L/F
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