Bird Photo Challenge #11: Great Egret

The Great Egret (Ardea alba) is one of our absolute favourite wetland birds.  With its slender appearance, pristine plumage and elegant flight, this a magnificent bird and we feel privileged every time we see one.  Not only does it feature in many of our photographs, it is also the inspiration for the most intricate quilt…

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Bird Photo Challenge #6: Whiskered Tern

These little terns might be small, but they put on a spectacular show as they swiftly whirl and swoop down in small groups all around our anchored boat. The Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybridus) also known as Marsh Tern was a new sighting for us last month, and makes an exciting #6 Bird Photography Challenge.