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Last Morning with the Doves, Shiny Cowbirds, Mockingbirds, Grassquits, Bananaquits, and Western Cattle Egrets in the Yard at Dorsetshire Hill

On my last morning in Saint Vincent, the garden at Dorsetshire Hill was alive with doves, cowbirds, mockingbirds, and one unforgettable egret.

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Lifted by Light

I took this photograph some time ago, originally mistaking the bird for a Great Egret. But after looking more closely, I realized it’s actually a Western Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis). I’ve seen plenty of them dotting pastures as we drive through the countryside, but this was the first time I’d captured one through the lens.

Explore a curated collection of heron and egret images in my photo gallery. Take a look!

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"Suspended in mid-air against a flawless, azure sky, a Western Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) drifts upward with wings fully outstretched—each feather illuminated like a page from a sunlit scroll. The wings curve gently, the primary feathers splayed just slightly at the tips, catching the light with a gauzy brilliance. Its plumage is predominantly white, but soft buff-colored tinges dust its chest and crown, hinting at its breeding season splendor.

Its slender yellow bill points upward, giving it the look of a compass arrow chasing open sky. Long, dark legs trail gracefully behind, straight and still, offering no resistance to the air it slices through. The egret’s body seems to hover in perfect balance—silent, effortless, eternal. The stark simplicity of sky and bird creates a moment of serenity, like a brushstroke paused in motion. A subtle signature—“@Swede's Photographs”—rests in the lower right corner, grounding the image with the artist's quiet presence." - Copilot

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Bird!
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Anbei zwei Fotos von einem Kuhreiher im Prachtkleid, der mir am Freitag auf einer Fototour sprichwörtlich zufällig über den Weg lief.

Mehrere Minuten lang konnte ich ihn beobachten. In dieser Zeit fischte er eine Ringelnatter aus dem Kanal und verspeiste diese dann. Auf dem zweiten Foto erkennt man die Schlange im Schnabel.

#ArdeaIbis #BubulcusIbis #Kuhreiher #WesternCattleEgret #Fotografie #Wildtiere #Naturfotografie #NaturePhotography #Photography

Kuhreiher im Prachtkleid von hinten auf einer Wiese.

Kuhreiher im Prachtkleid von der Seite, der gerade aus einem Kanal steigt und eine Ringelnatter im Schnabel trägt.

Western Cattle Egret. I am getting some "David Bowie mullet years" vibes from this guy. #egret #westerncattleegret #cattleegret #everglades #birdsofeverglades #evergladebirds #birdphotography #birds #birdwatching #birdfreaks #nature #naturephotography #birdcaptures #bird_illife #your_best_birds #nuts_about_birds #birds_capture #birdwatching #birdphotography #birdphotos #bird_brilliance #birdfreaks #naturephotography #birdlife #canonphotography #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography

🌎 Western cattle egret (Ardea ibis) #EurasianBirds #EuropeanBirds #AsianBirds #AfricanBirds #SouthAmericanBirds #CentralAmericanBirds #NorthAmericanBirds | #WesternCattleEgret #ArdeaIbis | #CattleEgrets #Egrets #Herons #HeronFamily 📷: Photo by Beto_MdP🦜 #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌎 Western cattle egret (Ardea ibis)

The western cattle egret is a small, white heron with a yellow bill and legs. Originally from parts of Eurasia and Africa, it has dramatically expanded its range globally. Breeding adults display orange-buff plumes. They thrive in grasslands and agricultural areas, often seen alongside livestock, feeding on insects disturbed by the animals. Their behavior includes colonial nesting and a diet primarily of insects, though they also consume other small animals.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by Beto_MdP via Pixabay

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Els esplugabous són uns experts en seguir els tractors quan fanguegen els camps d'arròs per aconseguir el seu berenar. És un bon moment per fotografiar-los.

#esplugabous #garcillabueyera #bubulcusibis #Westerncattleegret #birdwatching #birdphotography #albuferadevalencia #sueca #bird #birds

Good morning. ☕☕☕

10 October 2024

I paid the contractor who I hired to build a pergola, the second installment of the cost to build. I withheld the last installment because he needs to replace a beam, that he pieced together from three boards, with a single board. He told me that I could trust him, and I do. He is a great guy who does great work. But business is business, and I've heard the words "you can trust me" from other contractors in the past. Oh, they usually come back to complete the work or address a problem, but after they've been paid, your job steeply drops on their list of priorities.

“The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking spaces.” – Will Rogers

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"The image shows a group of six western cattle egrets flying against a clear blue sky. The birds are spread out in a loose formation, with some higher and others lower in the frame. Each egret has its wings fully extended, revealing their white feathers with slight hints of buff. Their long legs trail behind them, and their necks are tucked in, giving them a sleek, streamlined look. The sunlight highlights their bodies, creating a striking contrast that emphasizes their graceful flight and the delicate structure of their wings. This image beautifully captures the elegance and natural behavior of these birds in mid-flight." - Copilot

Altre dels habituals dels camps d'arròs recentment segats són els esplugabous. El més xuleta de tots, sense dubte.

#esplugabous #garcillabueyera #bubulcusibis #Westerncattleegret #birdwatching #birdphotography #albuferadevalencia #sueca

Zou het kriebelen zo’n #koereiger op je rug?

Would it tickle, having a western cattle egret on your back?

#nature #natuur #flevoland #netherlands #nederland #birds #vogels #vogelskijken #birding #westerncattleegret #natureconservation #natuurfotografie #naturephotography #wildlifehumor #oostvaardersplassen

Cloud Dancer

This is a western cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis) passing by at an interesting angle. It looks like it either just took to the air or is getting ready to land.

"Western Cattle Egrets follow large animals or machines and eat invertebrates stirred up from the ground. They will fly toward smoke from long distances away, to catch insects fleeing a fire." - allaboutbirds.org

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"The image depicts a bird in mid-flight against a backdrop of a blurred sky with soft clouds. The bird appears to be a large waterfowl, possibly an egret, with its wings fully extended and its neck stretched forward. Its plumage is primarily white, with hints of beige or light brown. The orange beak adds a vibrant touch. The motion blur in the background suggests that the photo was taken to capture the bird’s movement, making it an interesting snapshot of wildlife in action." - Copilot with edits

M'encanta la manera en la qual incideixen els últims rajos del sol en este exemplar d'esplugabous que llueix el seu plomatge nupcial.

#esplugabous #garcillabueyera #bubulcusibis #Westerncattleegret #birdwatching #birdphotography #albuferadevalencia #sueca

Good morning. ☕☕☕

11 August 2024

When I enlisted in the Marines, I was given a service number, later they changed to using social security numbers. I believe that my dog tags may have had both. I bet I still have those somewhere, though finding them would be like finding a needle in a haystack. I can see one of my Army dog tags from here, hanging from a small statue of the Thinking Man, you know the statue from Dobbie Gillis. I still remember the service number after over 50 years. I think I do anyway, I suppose in could just as well be a phone number, but I think not. Back in boot camp we were required to memorize the number and recite it on demand.

"Some people wonder all their lives if they've made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem." - Ronald Reagan

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"The image depicts three herons in flight against a clear, pale blue sky. These elegant birds have long legs trailing behind, extended necks, and large wings with slightly downward-curved tips. The leading heron is positioned on the left side, slightly higher than the other two. The second heron is in the middle, with wings at a different flap position, while the third closely follows, mirroring the wing position of the first. It’s a graceful capture of their movement through an unobstructed sky." - Copilot

Destination Unknown

I saw these three western cattle egrets (Bubulcus ibis) passing by in Texas last week.
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The short, thick-necked Western Cattle Egret spends most of its time in fields rather than streams. It forages at the feet of grazing cattle, head bobbing with each step, or rides on their backs to pick at ticks. This stocky white heron has yellow plumes on its head and neck during breeding season. " - allaboutbirds.org

I purposely cropped this photo elongated horizontally. If I had the space, I could picture it on a wall. A gold-colored frame would do nicely, I think. Pixels frames to the picture not the other way around.

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"Three egrets soar gracefully through the sky against a backdrop of clear blue. Their head and necks tucked back into their bodies, wings wide open, and legs trailing behind. Interestingly, the two lead birds have their longish yellow bills open. Each bird, captured from a different angle, conveys a sense of fluid motion. The sky provides a simple canvas, emphasizing their elegant flight. No landmarks or distractions compete for attention." - Copilot with edits

Grace of Western Cattle Egrets

These three western cattle egrets (Bubulcus ibis) flew over this morning while Charlie and I sat outside.

"The short, thick-necked Western Cattle Egret spends most of its time in fields rather than streams. It forages at the feet of grazing cattle, head bobbing with each step, or rides on their backs to pick at ticks. This stocky white heron has yellow plumes on its head and neck during breeding season. Originally from Africa, it found its way to North America in 1953 and quickly spread across the continent. Elsewhere in the world, it forages alongside camels, ostriches, rhinos, and tortoises—as well as farmers’ tractors." - allaboutbirds.org

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"The image shows three western cattle egrets in flight against a clear blue sky. Their graceful flight formation stands out against the blue background, creating a visually striking scene." - Copilot

Fa molt de vent i els ocells també el pateixen. La postura d'este esplugabous el delata.

#esplugabous #garcillabueyera #bubulcusibis #Westerncattleegret #birdwatching #birdphotography #albuferadevalencia #sueca

Ja es poden veure als esplugabous amb les plomes groguenques al pit i cap típics de l'època de festeig.

#esplugobous #garcillabueyera #bulbulcusibis #Westerncattleegret #albuferadevalencia #sueca #birdwatching #birdphotography

Tot i que l'esplugabous és de totes les garses la que prefereix habitar en zones seques no té cap problema en baixar al fang i posar-se les botes, sobretot, quan un tractor li està ajudant en la feina.

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De #koereiger werkt samen met de verschillende grote grazers in de #oostvaardersplassen. Tijdens. Het grazen verstoren de runderen, paarden en herten de dieren op de grond, waardoor die vluchten en daardoor makkelijker te pakken zijn door de koereigers.

#nature #natuur #flevoland #netherlands #nederland #birds #vogels #vogelskijken #birding #westerncattleegret #natureconservation #natuurfotografie #naturephotography

Aquests dies està fent fred i este esplugabous pareix que en tinga un poc.

#esplugabous #Bubulcusibis #garcillabueyera #Westerncattleegret #albuferadevalencia #sueca #birdwatching #birdphotography

#westerncattleegret

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