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Copyright: Jim White (jmirah) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 506 W: 5 N: 1135] (4663)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-10-13
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D90, Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR, 67mm UV filter
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/320 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): aquatic birds! [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-10-31 4:41
Viewed: 190
Points: 36
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Happy All Hallowed Eve

How The Celtic Holiday Samhain Became Halloween


Tricolored Heron
Egretta tricolor

ORDER: CICONIIFORMES
FAMILY: ARDEIDAE

AKA:
* Louisiana Heron (English)
* Aigrette tricolore (French)
* Garceta tricolor, Garza pechiblanca (Spanish)

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Formerly known as the Louisiana Heron, this slender day-heron is found only in the New World, and is one of 4 North American herons in the genus Egretta (Snowy Egret [Egretta thula], Little Blue Heron [E. caerulea], and Reddish Egret [E. rufescens]). Until the arrival of the Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) in the 1950s, this species was probably the most numerous North American heron (see Demography and populations: population status, below). Although probably not commercially important to the plume trade at the turn of the twentieth century, the Tricolored Heron undoubtedly suffered because of its habit of nesting with more valuable species.

The diet of this heron consists almost entirely of small estuarine and marsh fishes, which it acquires through a diverse array of foraging behaviors. This species is less social in foraging habits than are most other North American herons, typically feeding either solitarily or at the edge of mixed-species groups. The Tricolored Heron is also more commonly associated with coastal habitats than are all other herons except the Reddish Egret. In the United States, food availability and, indirectly, the amount and type of habitat appear to control the number of breeding attempts.

Tricolored Herons are probably declining throughout their North American range. This species is among the most studied of the North American herons: its breeding behavior and displays are particularly well documented (Rogers 1978a, b), as are many aspects of its foraging ecology and behavior (Kushlan 1978, Rodgers 1983, Kent 1986a, b) and nesting ecology (Jenni 1969, Maxwell and Kale 1977a, Post 1990, Frederick et al. 1992). Although much is known about the Tricolored Heron in the U.S., little information is available from the Caribbean and Central and South America. Basic information is needed on estimates of its survival, descriptions of its winter habitat, and molt patterns.

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Hi Jim, it's an honor to have you as a neighbor today!

Perfect use for vertical composition. I think the brightness of the moment was difficult. I think you've solved very well and the result is very good. Excellent note.

TFS MF

Jesús

Hello Jim,
What a funny shot! The colors, the composition and the sharpness are excellent and this bird has fantastic "hairs"! TFS,
Catherine

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2989 W: 162 N: 941] (2769)
  • [2009-10-31 7:16]

Hello Jim,
A fabulous capture of this beautiful Heron in a fine hairstyle and bright colours. Excellent timing, sharp details, beautiful light and a pleasing composition.
TFS and regards, Ulla

hello Jim

what a funny photo, you'r posting it at the good day
this bird has put his halloowen mask !
excellent photo of the Tricolored Heron shot with fine frontal POV
and appropriate framing, fine focus excellent sharpness and details, TFS

Asbed

hello Jim
fascinating subject and scene with the plume opened,I believe very funny,
I like the output in rich colours,the environment resembles a lot with mine lovingly!
TFS thanks for sharing
Nasos

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2907 W: 34 N: 8619] (32124)
  • [2009-10-31 10:03]

Hi Jim. It looks like a Halloween bird with its scary face. Good detail and sharp focusing. with bright colours. A natural pose in the water. well taken TFS.
Nick..

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3808 W: 190 N: 11328] (34927)
  • [2009-10-31 10:13]

Hello Jim,
Great shot of a Tricolored Heron taken from a fine POV to show the wet plumage looking like a crown! Nice composition with the rushes and water taken with excellent sharpness and DOF.
Thanks and have a good weekend,
Ivan

Hello Jim,
a wonderful portrait of the Tricolored Heron taken from an excellent POV with fine details and very beautiful natural colours, a pleasing composition with a lovely posture of the Heron
TFS
best regards
Maurizio

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1110 W: 5 N: 3457] (12761)
  • [2009-10-31 14:38]

Hola Jim.
What a nice photo You have here. Really like it. Lovely pose with his hair up.
Very sharp and great light.
TFS Jim
Luis

Hi Jim,

The vegetation is framing well the bird. The point of view is allowing me to see the details and colors of the Tricolored Heron. The picture is clear and sharp. The afternoon light is enhancing the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1977 W: 6 N: 5525] (19661)
  • [2009-10-31 16:51]

Hi Jim,how is strange this heron...and what a beautifuls colors! It's a little humorous whit this hairs..ehhe...great composition whit top sharpness and very nice water background too.My best compliments,have a nice Sunday,Luciano.

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  • tuslaw Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 501 W: 20 N: 1381] (4827)
  • [2009-10-31 19:57]

Hello Jim,
Talk about a Punk Rocker hair-do!! What a great capture with fine detail and very natural colors. Overall a super shot!!
Very informative notes plus very interesting side note on the origin of Halloween!!
Ron

Naturalidad, gran belleza del conjunto por la composición, la captura de las formas y los colores. Bien encuadrada: me encanta !!

Saludos Jim.

Hi Jim
Good details and colors and excellent notes. It looks a bit like our purple heron here in the Philippines.

Hello Jim,

This guy is like made for Halloween hehehe!
That intense stare can scare even grown-ups...
A fine capture with good details, lovely colour in the plumage and the typical pose is well recorded!

Greetings,
Pablo -

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2384 W: 94 N: 5493] (17500)
  • [2009-11-01 3:22]

Hello Jim,
Beautiful photo of this heron. Very good sharpness, details, natural colours and POV. Nice composition and environment. Funny pose.
Regards,
Peter

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1722 W: 0 N: 3901] (15676)
  • [2009-11-01 4:20]

hello Jim,
I love it! You always find so funny birds, you must have a very special hairdresser in your area :-)! Very vivid picture, well framed and presented. May be a little lack of contrast.
Have a nice Sunday
Kind regards
Anne

Hello Jim
what a superb shot of this Tricolored Heron, he has really a very long neck
ilike the expression on his face, the pin sharp details and the lovely colors
A great composition !
Have a good night
Jacqueline

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