This Great Egret was observed hunting on the dry side of our local Beaver dam. This bird appears to be showing some early signs of breeding plumage development.
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Observation Details
County | – | Denton |
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City | – | Carrollton | |
Date | – | Jan 21, 2012 | |
Time of Day | – | Midmorning | |
Temperature | – | Cold (less than 50°F/10°C) | |
Weather | – | Clear | |
Habitat | – | Water-Creek | |
Type of Behavior | – | Hunting | |
Gender | – | Uncertain | |
Maturity | – | Adult | |
Observer | – | Chris Jackson |