Does Not Compute

Day 18 - Yellow Waters, Kakadu NP

In the process of trying to find out why this bird which I have been calling a "White Heron" was hell bent in landing at the very top of this tree, I discovered that it is not called a "White Heron" but rather a Large Egret or Great Egret.

So not only have I been corrected on the name of the bird, but I now know that they nest in trees over the water. Perhaps that is its nest at the top of the tree.

I find it very difficult to imagine this large gangly bird sitting in a nest up a tree. Does not compute.

Still on the Sunrise Billabong Cruise on Yellow Waters, Kakadu NP

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For the background to this posting, see https://365project.org/terryliv/365-year-3/2021-04-14

[Lou Ann]

Such a great capture of this Egret. Our Egrets are a lot smaller than this one. I do think it’s beak is the telling feature that makes him an Egret. Heron’s beaks look different. 😊

[Elizabeth]

Super capture. In my area, the egrets land and nest on top of palm trees.

[Diana]

Stunning cature and timing! I too have difficulties with all the names and sizes 😉

[KoalaGardens🐨]

wow looks huge to be up there!

[Peter]

Stunning detail, colour and perspective Terry, Fav:)

[leggzy]

It does look out of place up there!

[amyK]

I love spotting egrets in trees; I agree they look out of place!

[Valerie Chesney]

Such a great capture, they do seem to like the very top branches..
I am amazed too when I see them & the big Ibis with huge nests high in the trees here at the lakes.

[Denise Wood]

Some people tell me I've got great legs :)

[haskar]

Great focus and lovely shot.

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Great shot