Stalking with Elegance
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When it’s low tide at the Everglades NP Gulf Coast location, a small beach exposes at the far end of the bulkhead.
While I was sitting on the bulkhead by that beach a mid-afternoon, a Snowy Egret came around the bend and towards me along the beach, stalking for fish in the small incoming waves.
Sitting very still, I waited; and not for long. The Snowy Egret was on the move and was quickly right in front of me.
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“The Elegant Snowy Egret”
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I know the egret had to see me, but it didn’t give any indication acknowledging my presence. It just continued it’s stalking.
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“Ready to Strike”
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“Super Quick Strike”
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“Tiny Tasty Snack”
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Not missing a beat, the Snowy Egret continued on past me, searching for more.
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“The Elegant Snowy Egret”
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I think this is when I started breathing again. 😉
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Congrats to these amazing photos of the snowy egret, Donna. A true moment of happiness! 🙂
Thank you, Meggie! It was a unexpected, delightful experience. Sometimes those are the best moments! 😊
Very beautiful
Thank you Hare!
An effort worth it, Donna! Awesome images of this elegant bird!!
Thank you, Indira! What a delight to see it coming at me! I think I started holding my breath then lol.
exactly so elegant, you did great shots as always dear Donna, Thank you, Love, nia
Thank you very much, Nia!
I love this, the egret reminds me of a catwalk model, sporting golden eye make-up, golden heels and great poise – Naomi Campbell couldn’t compete.
I see the catwalk strut now! 😁 Great comparison Sel, thanks!!
Elegant is such an appropriate description of the Snowy Egret, Donna!
Thanks, Carol!
Oh do I miss those guys in our cove. Thanks for bringing back memories of these ‘elegant stalkers’!
You’re welcome, Susan! 😊
Excellent, very enjoyable series!
Thank you, Hien!
Glorious photographs Donna, what a treat to see! 💜
Thank you very much, I said a quiet thank you to the snowy as it walked away. 😊
Wow! An amazing encounter! These pictures are simply breathtaking! It was very intent on the task at hand…
Thank you so much, Barbara! S/he certainly was, how lucky for me!!
Great series, Donna… you are, as always, a superb nature photographer!
Thank you so much, Carol!
That was close! I love how fancy they look. Nicely sighted, Donna.
The closer they are, the harder our hearts pound. hehe 😉 Thank you, Deborah!
Nice post! I love those yellow feet!
Thank you, Mike, those ‘golden slippers’ are pretty!
Love the series! How exciting to encounter such a beautiful bird.
Thank you! Of all the birds to come walking up to you, this is one of those birds you hope it is!
Nice and sharp with great feather detail … not easy with white birds!
Thank you, Denise! The cotton ball clouds were allowing some blue sky and nice lighting to filter through, I loved how it played on the water and not washing out the egret. 🙂
You caught the personality perfectly. I could sit watch them for hours. 👏👏👏
Thank you, Ted! I know that feeling!!
Beautiful images Donna, I so love your Snowy Egret, and those yellow shoes it wears.
Thank you, Ashley! This bird is a big favorite in the U.S., and is so photogenic. The golden slippers are the icing on the cake!
You must have sat very still indeed. Well done and an excellent reward for patience.
Thank you, Tom! I really was shocked I got away with these photos, and no bird sudden fly-away. 🙂
Great series of shots, Donna. I can sense that you are enjoying every minute of it! 🙂
Thank you, HJ! What fun!! 🙂
Lovely photos, Donna! Sometimes it’s ok to be ignored 😉
Thank you, Belinda! For sure, we both love birds ignoring us!! 😊
Heh. Holding your breath, huh? “Be vewy, vewy quiet…”
These are the moments I am quite happy to be all alone with my camera. 😊
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Wow, stunning shots, Donna. Such a gorgeous bird – love those yellow feet!
Thank you, Eliza! They are most definitely photogenic with their sleek elegance and who cannot love those golden slippers!
Focused on the important stuff – food! Great shots as always, Donna. 😊
Focused on food…..I’m guessing it was a male…. 😁 Thank you, Irene!
Fabulous captures and what a wonderful spot to spend an afternoon, Donna ! I do love the showy Snowies, can’t beat those feet.
Thank you, Ellen! I want a pair of those long legs and golden slippers! 😉
These are realy great shots of this hunting egret.
Very nice Donna.
Thank you, Rudi, I was lucky to be in the right place at the right time for this egret. 😊
Great shots Donna! I find it interesting that many birds have the colour yellow!
Thank you, Wayne! Maybe God has a special liking to yellow? 😊
maybe she does!
Pictures are so beautiful and mesmerizing… 👌👌
Thank you very much!
Nice one
Thank you!