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Stillness on the Marsh

Stillness on the Marsh

Stillness on the Marsh – A white egret, in search of its next meal.

A great white heron standing on a patch of dried reeds in a calm pond, with its reflection visible in the water.

Two images of an African gray heron were featured on “More Than a Mouthful.”


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Posted for Bird of the Week and Weekly Prompts Challenge – White

24 responses to “Stillness on the Marsh”

    1. Thanks, Nora. ๐Ÿ˜Š

  1. Indeed, very elegant.

    1. Yes, it is elegant. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment, Bob. ๐Ÿ˜Š

  2. Watching and listening, and all the while being watched by you. Fabulous image, Pepper, and thank you for sharing it with our White challenge.

    1. Thanks, Sue. So glad you enjoyed the image. ๐Ÿ˜Š

  3. Alert and expectant stance!

    1. Absolutely! I am sure he got a good meal.

  4. Beautiful and so regal – the green area was something new to see as well.

    1. Thanks. A photo taken much earlier in the year before our snow. ๐Ÿ˜‰

      1. That seems like eons ago!

        1. Yes, it does. Looking forward to daffodils popping up from their sleep. ๐Ÿ˜‰

          1. I know what you mean Pepper. My route to the Park takes me past a house with Snowdrops in his front yard around a big tree. Sometimes the Snowdrops emerge as early as February – it’s such a lovely sight.

  5. Beautiful photo Irene ๐Ÿ˜€ Long legged water birds have the ability of stillness

    1. Yes, they do! I need longer legs. ๐Ÿ˜

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  6. Such beautiful captures.

    1. Thanks, Teresa. Have a wonderful day.

  7. So graceful they are!

    1. Yes, they are and so focused as well. ๐Ÿ˜‰

    1. Thank you, Gisela. ๐Ÿ˜Š

  8. Really beautiful shot of an elegant creature.

    1. Thanks, Rebecca. I was glad it was so focused on fishing that it completely ignored me.

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