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Bis vor einiger Zeit dachte man, dass der Silberreiher eine auf Lagunen spezialisierte Art sei. Ebenso war man der Meinung, es handelte sich um einen „tropischen Reiher“, der in Afrika oder Südwestasien überwintern müsse. Dabei halten die Vögel Schnee und Kälte sehr wohl aus. Jedoch wurden die Silberreiher wegen ihrer Federn verfolgt, um diese für die Damenmode (am Hut) zu verwenden. Seit sie nicht mehr verfolgt werden, konnten sie sich verbreiten und sind auch in Deutschland anzutreffen.

Quelle: Josef H. Reichholf - Ornis - Das Leben der Vögel

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White Majesty in the Marsh

This elegant bird is a great egret, also known as the great white egret. I took this photograph some time ago while exploring the bayou at the Sabine National Wildlife Refuge in Louisiana. It may well be the first of these magnificent birds I captured, though since then, I’ve had the opportunity to photograph many more.

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

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Great Egret in Black and White

This is a Great Egret (Ardea alba) captured in striking black and white. The color version of this photograph is equally captivating, with water reflecting a kaleidoscope of vibrant hues—perhaps I'll share that one in the future. I took this image in Georgia a little over two years ago. I love how the water ripples outward in gentle circles from the bird and how its partial reflection adds a delicate touch to the scene.

"Though it mainly hunts while wading, the Great Egret occasionally swims to capture prey or hovers (somewhat laboriously) over the water and dips for fish." - allaboutbirds.org

If you enjoy black-and-white photography, I’ve created a dedicated category in my gallery just for these images. Feel free to explore!

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White Wings Unfurled

This morning, the boys—Ben and Charlie, my dogs—and I were out for a walk when I paused to photograph a small bird perched in a tall, dead tree across an open field. While focusing on the bird, I noticed a great egret (Ardea alba) flying towards me. Quickly shifting my attention, I began snapping pictures. The egret soared directly overhead, giving me the chance to capture this breathtaking shot.

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

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🐦 My first great egret 🇩🇪
📝I had seen great egrets before and photographed them 3-4 times. But the photos were just to show that I had seen some.
ℹ️ The Great White Egret (Ardea Alba) grows up to 100 cm tall and has a wingspan of up to 170 cm. It feeds mainly on amphibians, fish and aquatic insects.

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🐦 mein erster Silberreiher 🇩🇪
📝Ich hatte schon öfter mal Silberreiher gesehen und auch 3-4 mal fotografiert. Nur waren das eher „Beweißfotos“. Jetzt konnte ich mal einen etwas besser ablichten.
ℹ️ Der Silberreiher (Ardea Alba) wird bis zu 100 cm groß und bekommt eine Spannweite von bis zu 170 cm. Er ernährt sich vor allem von Amphibien, Fischen und Wasserinsekten. Silberreiher sind in Deutschland vor allem Durchzügler, aber es gibt zunehmend Exemplare mit festen Standort.

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Cam: #sonya7cii
Objektiv: #sigma150600 bei 600 mm

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f/6.3
1/1.600 s
ISO 500

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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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