Adorable Great Egret Chick
by Angie Mossburg
Title
Adorable Great Egret Chick
Artist
Angie Mossburg
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Adorable great egret chick nesting after a quick Florida rain. We were so excited to find these two and take photos from a distance.
Weight: 32-40 ounces.
Length: 38 inches.
Wingspan: 55 inches.
Life Expectancy: Some banded birds have lived more than 22 years.
Food: Fishes, frogs, salamanders, snakes, crayfish, mice, aquatic insects, crickets, grasshoppers, and a variety of other insects.
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April 30th, 2023
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Comments (5)
Jennifer Jenson
Such a proud parent! Beautiful capture!
Angie Mossburg replied:
Thank you! Soon after this the parent sat on the chick to protect it from the rain. Made me nervous!
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