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rclay · Jun-25-2012, 09:59 AM #1

This picture was taken on a lake in southern Louisiana (Lake Verret). We have plenty of great egrets but this one has green legs and a light beak with a black tip. Would this be a white morph of a great blue heron?

Allen · Jun-25-2012, 10:14 AM #2

Looks like a juvenile Little Blue Heron. Nice photo.

PGM · Jun-25-2012, 12:51 PM #3

Thanks for posting. I'm glad to see this. I've heard Little Blue Heron juveniles were white, but hadn't seen one. Best, Pam

rclay · Jun-25-2012, 03:56 PM #4

Thanks. The only photos I have of a juvenile Little Blue Heron were two years ago. Exact same time of the year but they were already blue and white.

**Harryb** · Jun-26-2012, 04:13 AM #5

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Originally Posted by rclay

Thanks. The only photos I have of a juvenile Little Blue Heron were two years ago. Exact same time of the year but they were already blue and white.

Little blues are white for the first year of their lives. The reason for this is that there is safety in numbers. Since there are a whole lot more snowy egrets & the snowys will tolerate their presence if they are all white.

Dick on Aruba · Jun-26-2012, 12:55 PM #6

Keep an eye on that place to gather more great captures.

Allen · Jun-27-2012, 05:41 AM #7

What's that bird on the far right knee? Actually looks like a couple Nightjars? on top of knees.
Like reading ink spots.


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Jun-25-2012, 09:59 AM #1
rclay ^OP Beginner grinner Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lake Verret, Pierre Part, Louisiana Posts: 6	Egret? This picture was taken on a lake in southern Louisiana (Lake Verret). We have plenty of great egrets but this one has green legs and a light beak with a black tip. Would this be a white morph of a great blue heron? Attached Images

Jun-25-2012, 10:14 AM #2
Allen "tweak 'til it squeaks" Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: St. Louis, Mo Posts: 32,356	Looks like a juvenile Little Blue Heron. Nice photo. __________________ Al My Website my Blog Mozilla Firefox Web Developer Firebug Customization FAQ Banner/Navbar/Slideshow Tutor

Jun-25-2012, 12:51 PM #3
PGM Pam McI Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Avery Island, Louisiana Posts: 1,731	Thanks for posting. I'm glad to see this. I've heard Little Blue Heron juveniles were white, but hadn't seen one. Best, Pam __________________ Best regards, Pam

Jun-25-2012, 03:56 PM #4
rclay ^OP Beginner grinner Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lake Verret, Pierre Part, Louisiana Posts: 6	Thanks. The only photos I have of a juvenile Little Blue Heron were two years ago. Exact same time of the year but they were already blue and white.

Jun-26-2012, 12:55 PM #6
Dick on Aruba My name is Dick. So what? Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Aruba Posts: 3,480	Keep an eye on that place to gather more great captures. __________________ "Nothing sharpens sight like envy." Thomas Fuller. SmugMug account. Website.

Jun-27-2012, 05:41 AM #7
Allen "tweak 'til it squeaks" Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: St. Louis, Mo Posts: 32,356	What's that bird on the far right knee? Actually looks like a couple Nightjars? on top of knees. Like reading ink spots. __________________ Al My Website my Blog Mozilla Firefox Web Developer Firebug Customization FAQ Banner/Navbar/Slideshow Tutor


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