Snowy Egret

[tom ryan]

At one time, the beautiful plumes of the Snowy Egret were in great demand by market hunters as decorations for women's hats. This reduced the population of the species to dangerously low levels.
Now it is protected by law, this bird's population has rebounded.
Thanks for looking...tom

40D 1/640@f9 (1/640@f9) -1.0 ISO 200 300mmf4L IS +1.4x Handheld

http://members.cox.net/tgryan/Snow_Egret_IMG_4463a.jpg

[canonloader]

Great shot Tom. I see the birds are trimming their feathers so people won't pluck them. You know how fashions are. ;)

[busbyea]

Real beauty here...Nice details..

[ajosteve]

Beautiful shot Tom, love the detail on this bird...steve

[bromm]

Excellent shot Tom!:D

[MDoc]

Wow Tom that one is wonderful

[pttenn]

Very nice shot! Love the white against the dark green background!
Karen