Look - I Have Wings is a photograph by DB Hayes which was uploaded on April 12th, 2017.
Look - I Have Wings
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by DB Hayes
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Look - I Have Wings
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DB Hayes
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This pair of great egret chicks was photographed by Deb on April 08, 2017 (Saturday) while we visited the bird rookery on the Alligator Farm in Saint Augustine, Florida. One of the two chicks had its wings raised as if saying to its brother/sister "look - I have wings", hence the title name. We thought it comical so we went with it. Hope you approve. Now for some interesting information on great egret and/or chicks.
The great egret (Ardea alba), also known as the common egret, large egret or (in the Old World) great white heron, is a large, widely distributed egret, with four subspecies found in Asia, Africa, the Americas, and southern Europe. Distributed across most of the tropical and warmer temperate regions of the world. It builds tree nests in colonies close to water.
The species breeds in colonies in trees close to large lakes with reed beds or other extensive wetlands, preferably at height of 10–40 feet (3.0–12.2 m). It begins to breed at 2–3 years of age by forming monogamous pairs each season. It is unknown if the pairing carries over to the next season. The male selects the nest area, starts a nest and then attracts a female. The nest, made of sticks and lined with plant material, could be up to 3 feet across. Up to six bluish green eggs are laid at one time. Both sexes incubate the eggs and the incubation period is 23–26 days. The young are fed by regurgitation by both parents and they are able to fly within 6–7 weeks.
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Bill and Deb Hayes
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Anita Faye
Bill and Deb, thank you for posting these cute siblings in "Nest Building and Baby Birds" discussion on Poetic Poultry Group ;)
Brian Tada
Totally awesome and endearing portrait of these two great egret chicks trying out their wings... so cute and precious! Great timing, and just love their adorable expressions! Bill and Deb, it is always a great joy to view your magnificent wildlife portraits of excellence. Each one is a special treasure and pleasure to admire. Keep up the absolutely fabulous work! F/L
Don Columbus
Congratulations Bill and Ded, your work is Featured in "Birds In Focus" I invite you to place it in the group's "2017 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L/Tweet
Michael Mirijan
This wonderful picture is featured on the homepage of the "Pictures for Present" group.
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Anita Faye
Bill and Deb, such a happy capture! Featured on Poetic Poultry! https://fineartamerica.com/groups/poetic-poultry-.html
Wes Iversen
Ha, super timing on this shot, and quite comical, indeed! Love the expressions, and Deb captured these juveniles in great light and with excellent detail! The perfect title too! Wonderful work! L/F
DB Hayes replied:
Wes: Yes, we both got a laugh from this one - in-fact several. Thank you for visiting, your compliments and the L/F. All very much appreciated. Bill & Deb
Malanda Warner
Bill and Deb, this is just priceless! LF
DB Hayes replied:
WOW !! Thank you so very much Malanda. WE truly appreciate your visit, awesome compliment and the LF. Bill and Deb