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Unlike Great Blue Herons which prefer large fish, Great Egrets stick with smaller ones. The following Great Egrets each caught a small fish as I was photographing them. Looking closer at their photos, did they actually smile at the prospect of more food filling up their stomach?
quietsolopursuits said:
It could be that the fish tickle the egret’s throat on the way down, and they know that, and that’s the reason that they smile. đŸ˜‰
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neihtn2012 said:
That sounds about right, Jerry! Thank you!
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Jet Eliot said:
Exquisite photos, Hien. That first one is really beautiful, the egret looks so regal and victorious too.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Jet! You read its expression perfectly.
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Jane Lurie said:
Fantastic images of these wonderful birds.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Jane!
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dianaed14 said:
Great photos – so good to see the birds in the environment
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Diana!
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loisajay said:
He smiling because he knows you are catching this on film–and from his good side, too! đŸ™‚
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neihtn2012 said:
Like being on candid camera, right Lois? đŸ™‚
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loisajay said:
Ha! Exactly!
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Eliza Waters said:
I love that first photo – such grace!
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neihtn2012 said:
That Great Egret swooped in and plucked that fish out of the water, just like we would pick a flower. Thank you Eliza!
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