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oldguy52 - resist, live, love

Another volunteer work day at the Nature Sanctuary. Never really know what to expect so just prepare for range of tasks to fit whatever need is most important at the time. Always interesting, almost always challenging.

The animals in the Nature Sanctuary are a perfect example of adaptation to wildly variable conditions - far beyond what we could survive. Here, the dance of a Great Egret while ice fishing, trying to monitor several openings in the ice for fish.

A large white bird leaping to catch a fish in an opening in the ice. The Great Egret is the same size as a Great Blue Heron.
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Swede’s Photographs

Ascent to Paradise

I considered cropping this image but decided, "No, it is fine just the way it is." The photograph features a great egret (Ardea alba) ascending gracefully to the treetops from a pond below. Its ascent, to be honest, was prompted by my presence—I had encroached on a secluded bird habitat. Hoping to get a closer view, I ventured down a steep bank to the clay beach by the pond. Unfortunately, my actions had the opposite effect, and the birds flew away.

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

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"This image captures a great egret gracefully flying upwards towards the treetops. The bird's wings are fully extended, showcasing its majestic form. It ascends against a serene blue sky with soft clouds scattered throughout. The treetops at the bottom feature vibrant green and yellow leaves, complementing the egret's pure white plumage. The photograph is signed "© Swede's Photographs" in the lower right corner, adding a personal touch." - Copilot
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The Crossing

This image reminded me of Emanuel Leutze's 1851 painting, 'Washington Crossing the Delaware.' However, this scene takes place on the Red River, not the Delaware. The figure perched on the edge of a log is a great egret (Ardea alba), which, in my imagination, strikingly resembles someone standing magnificently at the bow of a boat. Accompanying this grand figure is a crew of three turtles toiling behind.

Step into my photo gallery, where the elegance of nature comes alive with a majestic great egret and its loyal crew of turtles navigating a peaceful river.

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"The image shows a beautiful scene of wildlife interaction. A great egret stands gracefully on a partially submerged log in a serene body of water. The egret is pristine white, with a long, elegant neck and a yellow beak, standing upright with a regal posture. To the left of the egret, three turtles are also basking on the log. The turtles vary in size, and their shells glisten in the light. The water surrounding the log is calm and reflects the light, creating a shimmering effect. In the background, there are rocks along the edge of the water, adding to the natural setting. The photograph captures a peaceful moment of coexistence between different species in their natural habitat. The photograph is signed "© Swede's Photographs" in the bottom left corner. It's a serene and harmonious scene." - Copilot
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Tale of Two Twiglets

Okay, I know, this is not a great photograph, but I think it has an artsy look. What is happening here is, I was photographing a great egret fly across the sky and caught this image between two twiglets of a pine tree that was way off to the east of me and when the lens snapped the egret was still mostly in focus.

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A faint image captures a great white egret soaring from right to left, glimpsed through a green haze between two pine twiglets. The egret's long, yellow beak is open, revealing something thin and elongated—possibly its tongue. Its enormous wings are spread wide, billowing as if caught in the wind. The bird's long, dark legs dangle gracefully behind.
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Elegance in the Willows

It always looks a bit odd to me when I see these large birds perched in a tree. It shouldn't seem odd though because great egrets (Ardea alba) build their nests in trees. This bird isn't nesting, but it is perched in what looks like a black willow tree. I think it flew to the tree because I was in the area.

"Males choose the display areas, where nests are later constructed. The nest itself is up to 100 feet off the ground, often over water, usually in or near the top of a shrub or tree l platforms. ..." - allaboutbirds.org

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"The image shows a great egret perched in a willow tree. The egret is a large, white bird with a long neck and a yellow beak. It stands out against the dense, tangled branches and green leaves of the willow tree, creating a striking contrast. The photograph captures the elegance and poise of the egret in its natural habitat, highlighting the beauty of wildlife and nature" - Copilot
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Birds of the Secluded Pond

Oh wow, here is a great egret (Ardea alba) at a secluded pond in Albany, Georgia. But wait, if you look to the left on a tree branch, you'll see what I missed when I took this photograph. There is a belted kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) just sitting on the branch.

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swede1952-photographs.pixels.c

The image shows a serene scene at a secluded pond. A great egret stands gracefully in the shallow water near the shore, surrounded by trees with overhanging branches. The water reflects the egret and the surrounding foliage, creating a peaceful and picturesque setting. Additionally, a belted kingfisher is perched on a branch to the left side of the image, blending into the natural surroundings. The presence of both birds adds to the biodiversity and tranquility of the scene, making it an interesting and relevant capture of nature.
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Swede’s Photographs

Tree is Company

Here is a great egret (Ardea alba) and a couple of turtles on a log that I saw on the Red River flowing through Shreveport, Louisiana. I'm not certain of the turtle species but I think they may be two different species of turtle. Perhaps the turtle at the bottom is a red-eared slider, and the one closest to the egret a pond slider, but I'm mostly guessing. If you happen to be able to identify the turtle species, please share.

My gallery contains more that 700 images that I've chosen to share. Most are there for their visual appeal but there are a few novelty images. You can check out my gallery at:

swede1952-photographs.pixels.c

"The image shows a large white egret standing gracefully on a partially submerged log in the water. The egret has a slender neck, a pointed yellow beak, and long black legs with visible toes gripping the wood. Surrounding the log, the water has ripples, reflecting the sunlight. Near the bird’s feet, two turtles with brown shells are basking in the sun. The contrast between the egret’s stark white feathers and the darker tones of the turtles and log creates a striking visual." - Copilot
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