Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Great Egrets

 On the other side of the marsh- Great Egret and Great Blue Heron

Last Saturday Great Egrets (Ardea alba) were seen fishing in many places at Cranberry Marsh in Whitby. In late August the egrets are finished breeding and many move into this marsh for great fishing. GREAT except they were all very far away!

 A little closer

Finally an egret decided to move closer to the viewing platform.

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50 comments:

  1. AndyAugust 25, 2015 at 5:10 AM

    I haven't been to the Cranberry Marsh since the spring. Your photos of the Egret make want to return. Did you notice the purple loosestrife in the background of your first photo? It appears to making a comeback.

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  2. MersadAugust 25, 2015 at 5:12 AM

    The marshlands are incredibly beautiful and greatly captured. Love the violet streaks of color in the greenery.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  3. The CrankyAugust 25, 2015 at 5:14 AM

    So beautiful! Is purple loosestrife considered an invasive plant there? It is here.

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  4. Stefan JanssonAugust 25, 2015 at 5:28 AM

    Nice landscape and bird photos.

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  5. MariAugust 25, 2015 at 5:35 AM

    The second picture I think is close enough fof us to admire its beauty.

    Oh the popular invasive plant :) They're actually pretty, I like their color a lot but I guess they would have been much loved if they were willing to share the land :)

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  6. AnonymousAugust 25, 2015 at 6:16 AM

    Love your great pictures!!

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  7. RevrunnerAugust 25, 2015 at 6:43 AM

    Showboating! :-)

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  8. JeevanAugust 25, 2015 at 6:50 AM

    Excellent capture and hope it was a nice move for them there.

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  9. eileeninmdAugust 25, 2015 at 6:56 AM

    Good morning, pretty shots of the egret, heron and the ducks. The purple flowers are pretty too. Have a great day!

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  10. RoseAugust 25, 2015 at 6:59 AM

    These are great!

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  11. RoseAugust 25, 2015 at 7:01 AM

    I was going to ask what the purple flower is, and see someone has done provided an answer. It sure enhances that first photography.

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  12. ShammickiteAugust 25, 2015 at 7:05 AM

    I'm glad the egret moved closer, he (or she) gave you a super photo op!

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  13. VPAugust 25, 2015 at 7:06 AM

    They look so big and so graceful at the same time...

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  14. DarlaAugust 25, 2015 at 7:11 AM

    Magnificent birds. You had a beautiful setting for looking at them as well.

    Darla

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  15. KathyAugust 25, 2015 at 8:02 AM

    I love seeing egrets but they're hard to get a photo of. They're quite shy and don't like you getting too close. So what are those interesting purple-blooming plants in the background? I figured you know because you so knowledgeable much about native plants and grasses in your area. And is that a blue heron in the foreground? Love both of these shots.

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  16. MadSnapperAugust 25, 2015 at 8:09 AM

    I actually said Ohhhh when that first photo came up. the colors are beyond description...

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  17. Small KucingAugust 25, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    Thought it's far away but the photos turn out good

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  18. PerthDailyPhotoAugust 25, 2015 at 8:28 AM

    The egrets make such good reflections EG, added to the reflections of the purple bushes in the water.. fabulous!

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  19. tiptoethruphylsgarden.blogspot.comAugust 25, 2015 at 8:39 AM

    Looks like it was a beautiful day there, the reflections are beautiful, as is the great egret. They are hard to get but you snapped a great picture! Have a great day!phyllis

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  20. AnvilcloudAugust 25, 2015 at 8:42 AM

    That's quite a display of loosestrife in the background.

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  21. Paula Scott Molokai Girl StudioAugust 25, 2015 at 8:47 AM

    I love these egrets! Although, I think I would've called them cranes out of not knowing any better. Beautiful captures!

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  22. Pamela GordonAugust 25, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    I love the first photo with the purple loosestrife as a backdrop. Nice captures!

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  23. LeoraAugust 25, 2015 at 9:47 AM

    Long necks with the purple loosestrife - striking combination!

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  24. KateAugust 25, 2015 at 9:48 AM

    Super shot of bird and reflection in your close-up!

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  25. Sylvia KAugust 25, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    Beautiful captures as always!! Love those long-neck birds!! Hope your week is off to a great start!! Enjoy!!

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  26. William KendallAugust 25, 2015 at 11:45 AM

    I wonder how these birds get along with each other.

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  27. colleenAugust 25, 2015 at 12:50 PM

    What a winner that first shot is. Such a dreamy lake of purple.

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  28. Joy@aVintageGreenAugust 25, 2015 at 1:14 PM

    Thank you for such restful and beautiful shots today.

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  29. HalcyonAugust 25, 2015 at 1:18 PM

    What beauties!

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  30. Margaret Birding For PleasureAugust 25, 2015 at 1:22 PM

    Two beautiful birds in these shots.

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  31. Cathy H.August 25, 2015 at 1:36 PM

    I usually favor close-up photography, but the first one with that gorgeous background and reflection is spectacular!

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  32. Hootin AnniAugust 25, 2015 at 1:43 PM

    They're beautiful...and to top it all off - the flower backdrop is extraordinary!

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  33. DebbieAugust 25, 2015 at 1:55 PM

    Awesome captures of these beautiful creatures!!! I love the background landscape!!!!

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  34. RedPatAugust 25, 2015 at 2:41 PM

    I don't think I've ever seen an Egret up here - have only seen them in Florida. Love that first shot with the 2 fabulous birds, EG!

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  35. Linda W.August 25, 2015 at 3:26 PM

    What great photos of the egrets. And I like the colorful background in your first image.

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  36. Maude LynnAugust 25, 2015 at 3:34 PM

    Beautiful shots! I particularly like the last one.

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  37. StephanieAugust 25, 2015 at 6:01 PM

    Love the first image of those purple flowers.

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  38. mickAugust 25, 2015 at 6:04 PM

    Great close photo of the egret but the photo with the pink/purple photos on the far side of the pond is also very beautiful.

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  39. BirdmanAugust 25, 2015 at 7:27 PM

    GREAT! Whatever the size and color. Nice work.

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  40. MichelleAugust 25, 2015 at 8:01 PM

    Such a graceful looking bird. I like that last shot.

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  41. Ruth HiebertAugust 25, 2015 at 8:14 PM

    They may be farther away,but the pictures are still fantastic.

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  42. GreenComotionAugust 25, 2015 at 10:07 PM

    Hi Tina,
    The Heron and the Egret are definitely very nice, but so is the reflection of the purple flowers in the water with green flotilla.
    Superb shots!
    Have a Great Day!
    Peace :)

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  43. Pietro BrosioAugust 25, 2015 at 11:40 PM

    Cute egrets, great shots!

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  44. IndraniAugust 26, 2015 at 4:47 AM

    Very well taken, especially the one with reflection.

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  45. Jenn JilksAugust 26, 2015 at 7:22 AM

    It's so sad. Summer is over, so cool today. All our babies are hatched and done. Raccoons going nuts. Birds flocking in the forest.

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  46. A Colorful WorldAugust 26, 2015 at 11:40 AM

    Beautiful photos! Great that you caught both birds in one shot. Love it!

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  47. DonnaAugust 26, 2015 at 12:46 PM

    These are great shots both far away and close up!

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  48. KayAugust 26, 2015 at 3:32 PM

    The colors and reflections in the first shot are wonderful. And the heron is giving you a nice profile.

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  49. Sallie (FullTime-Life)August 26, 2015 at 4:03 PM

    Love these birds. Beautiful waterscape too and nice reflections when you got the one up close.

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  50. JackAugust 26, 2015 at 9:35 PM

    I will see these guys in Naples in two months.

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