The Colors of Spring
The Colors of Spring we see in wildlife as well as flowers. Males of many species take on brighter, more eye-catching plumage in spring for a single purpose: to attract females.
This the Reddish Egret is a conspicuously long-legged, long-necked wader of coastal regions, more tied to salt water than any of our other herons or egrets.
Often draws attention by its feeding behavior: running through shallows with long strides, staggering sideways, leaping in air, raising one or both wings, and abruptly stabbing at fish.
This is the first year I have seen this bird in the spring and its bill is the most colorful with blue, pink and black. Quite beautiful.
I like this photo below as if he is looking under their and thinking; ” It is so hard to clean my feathers way under here.”
The Colors of Spring
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16 Replies to “The Colors of Spring”
Wow, the rainbow-colored beak compensates for the rust-colored feathers. Very unique looking!
They really are Linda. So fun to watch when they are fishing.
I have never seen one of these birds but I would like to see one in person. Your photos are gorgeous!
Thank you very much Kellye, they are quite a beautiful bird. Even in the fall the reddish color of their feathers is such a unique color.
beautiful images
Thank you very much 😊
Nice. On my list to photograph.
They are so fun to watch when they are fishing. Running all over the place.
Beautiful ❤️
Thank you very much Katherine 😊
Fantastic photos !
💙💙💙🙏💙💙💙
Thank you very much Francine 😊
The ‘rock star’ captured nicely 👏👏
Thank you very much Ted.
Your Reddish Egret looks quite beautiful with the light on its breeding plumage Sandra.
Thank you very much, it wad so fun to see him this spring. I only see one in this particular spot.