I've watched this Great Egret standing at water's edge each afternoon this past week. Most of the other egrets have found a new home at another pond close by, leaving this one on its own. In many shots including this one, the egret has some white "stuff" on its beak- not sure what it is but I'm concerned that the the bird isn't eating well or isn't healthy. Now I'm worried that I'm spending time worrying about a bird? This pandemic is definitely messing with my head.
I love this photo - the blue so brilliant, the water so gently rippling, the composition. And I so know what you mean about all the worry! My latest discovery is that I’m happier when I focus my thoughts on things I can actually do something about rather than.... everything else! Good luck to you, Elizabeth!
Other than the fuzz, it looks healthy. Bright eye, clean plumage. I just tried several searches and the only thing I came up with was that there are a couple of people out there nicknamed "Fuzzy Bill" :-) If you remain concerned, you might try contacting your state's wildlife / natural resources department. If it's something communicable they will definitely want to know.
December 29th, 2020
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