Parent Cattle Egret looks regal as it stands nearby its unruly offspring with full breeding plumage shown in a black and white.

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This regal looking Cattle Egret ,Bubulcus ibis, stands protectively near its nestlings. The textures of the white bird against the shadows and dappled sunlight on the chicks and leaves lent well for a black and white version of the image is part of a feeding series as this regal looking parent becomes a bit more tattered later after the chicks are fed. This image is available in color too.

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Size: 2826px × 2190px
Location: Wakodahatchee Nesting Colony Florida
Photo credit: © Judy Lovell-Janthina Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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