Great Egret (Ardea alba)
I never cease to be amazed by birds and nature. Most of the year these birds are fairly plain and ordinary and the breeding process transforms them into stunning and captivating.

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Great Egret (Ardea alba)
Another shot of this Great Egret all dressed up in his finest feathers putting on that fabulous display in an effort to attract a mate.

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Great Egret (Ardea alba) ~ Orlando, Florida

Most of the Great Egrets at the rookery already have thriving young, but this guy was still working hard to attract the attention of a Mrs.

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Great Egret (Ardea alba)

Another shot from my series with this Great Egret doing his best to attract a mate.

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Great Egret (Ardea alba)

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