Grace IN Nature II
by Carol Montoya
Title
Grace IN Nature II
Artist
Carol Montoya
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The Great White Egret grace in nature becomes apparent during mating season displays it plumage to attract females after he builds a nest as well. Often confused with the Snowy Egret, the Great White Egret lores turn lime green during breeding season. The Great White Egret is the largest with a height 36-40 inches and a wingspan 50 inches.
Photographed in the The Audubon Swamp Garden on sixty acres of black-water cypress and tupelo swamp on South Carolina's Magnolia Plantation.
Contest:
White Egrets, 1st Place 11-19-2016
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April 1st, 2016
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Christopher James
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Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group l/f/p