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Egretta Alba


Egretta Alba
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Copyright: ozkan uner (europhoto) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 41 W: 0 N: 159] (762)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-03-06
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Canon EF500/4L IS
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-03-08 17:05
Viewed: 1344
Favorites: 2 [view]
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Tr. Buyuk Ak Balikcil, En. Great White Egret, Da. Sřlvhejre, Du. Grote Zilverreiger, Fi. Jalohaikara, Fr. Grande Aigrette, Ge. Silberreiher, It. Airone bianco maggiore, No. Egretthegre, Sp. Garceta grande, Sw. Ägretthäger

The Great White Egret is one of Europe's most graceful looking birds due to its impressive size and pure white plumage. It could conceivably be mistaken for the equally white Little Egret but it is the size of a Grey Heron, and has a longer, often kinked, neck, all-yellow legs and feet and, in winter, a yellow, not black bill.

Breeds in extensive areas of reeds, usually by large shallow lakes or fishponds.

An annual vagrant to the UK, usually in spring and summer. There have been 73 records in Britain and Ireland until the end of 1994.

Becoming increasingly widespread in the wetlands of Eastern Europe, especially in Hungary, the danube delta and the large colony at lake Neusiedl (Austria) which holds over 500 pairs. In Western Europe, breeding pairs can also be found in the Camargue (France) and Oostvaardersplassen (Holland). In winter, the largest concentrations are found outside the area in northern Israel but hundreds also remain in parts of europe such as Croatia.

A minimum of 2500-5000 pairs breed in Europe. Russian population 10000-11500 Turkish population 100-500.

source: www.birdguides.com
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  • Great 
  • Toni Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 403 W: 2 N: 316] (2034)
  • [2005-03-08 17:09]

Superbe prise. Trčs nette et belle position Fantastique.

  • Great 
  • Kris Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 180 W: 0 N: 129] (1812)
  • [2005-03-08 17:14]

Hi Ozkan, A wonderful shot of a wonderful object. Crystal clear, sharp and well framed.
I really like this photo.
Regards, Krzysztof.

  • Great 
  • vero Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 43 W: 8 N: 16] (342)
  • [2005-03-08 17:25]

Magnifique vue de cet oiseau en pleine vitesse.
Beau vol!

  • Great 
  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1575 W: 5 N: 2181] (12252)
  • [2005-03-08 18:07]

Belle oiseau et une belle prise de vue. La netteté et la lumičre sont parfaites. FÉLICITATIONS et bonne journée.

Great job! This is really good capture and the egret makes it look so effortless! Thank you.

Bir süredir fotoğraflarını göremiyorduk.Harika bir dönüş yaptın.Güzel fotoğrafından dolayı kutlarım.

  • Great 
  • sAner Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1490 W: 72 N: 1427] (4744)
  • [2005-03-09 7:43]

Excellent picture of a flying heron! This is really well done. Good exposure on the white bird. POV & DOF are very good. TFS!

  • Great 
  • capaci Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 136 W: 55 N: 142] (1242)
  • [2005-03-09 7:47]
  • [2]

hi ozkan,
very good shot. excellent sharpness and composition.
congr

Composition:*****
Technical quality:****
Wow factor:****
Personality:*****

Great shot not a nit.
Well done.
TFS.

Fine capture against that lovely blue sky background, well exposed with good detail, well done Ozkan.

  • Great 
  • naki Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 382 W: 27 N: 5] (40)
  • [2005-03-11 5:56]

Hi Ozkan, a magnificent shot. Very good composition and totally balanced exposure.
Very well done.

  • Great 
  • asfur Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 72 W: 0 N: 33] (545)
  • [2005-03-11 13:46]

hi özkan, very good sharpness !! well done..

Excellent sharp image and good flight shot. Very nice composition.

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