Great Egret Chicks
by Dick Hudson
Title
Great Egret Chicks
Artist
Dick Hudson
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Two-week old Great Egret Chicks, still under the protection of their mother, stretch their necks after a long night's sleep. It will not be long before their wings develop and they begin to hop from limb to limb, practicing their limited flying skills. In about two weeks they will leave the nest for their first real flight. Success is vital due to the danger from alligators just 10 feet beneath their nest. During their nesting period, the alligators keep raccoons and snakes away from the nests, making gator habitats the favorite of Florida nesting birds. This image is from the amazing rookery at Gatorland just south of Orlando, Florida.
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April 2nd, 2016
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Comments (9)
Anita Faye
Dick, welcome to Poetic Poultry Group where your wonderfully expressive capture is featured! Glad to have you with us! http://fineartamerica.com/groups/poetic-poultry-.html
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Priscilla Burgers
What a wonderful capture, Dick. They are so cute!
Dick Hudson replied:
Thanks, Priscilla. I love the little birds. And I get to go to Gator land free, whenever I want because I am a vet.
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