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Common Egret Collection

The common egret, also known as the great egret or great white heron, can be found in various locations across the United States

Background imageCommon Egret Collection: Louisiana, The Atchafalaya Basin, Great White Egret

Louisiana, The Atchafalaya Basin, Great White Egret
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Background imageCommon Egret Collection: Florida, Miami, Everglades National Park, Great Egret (Casmerodius albus)

Florida, Miami, Everglades National Park, Great Egret (Casmerodius albus)

Background imageCommon Egret Collection: Great Egret flying

Great Egret flying

Background imageCommon Egret Collection: Great White Egret with light reflecting over water in the woods

Great White Egret with light reflecting over water in the woods

Background imageCommon Egret Collection: Great White Heron in lake

Great White Heron in lake

Background imageCommon Egret Collection: Great Egret

Great Egret

Background imageCommon Egret Collection: Portrait of Great Egret

Portrait of Great Egret

Background imageCommon Egret Collection: great egret (Ardea alba), also known as the common egret, large egret

great egret (Ardea alba), also known as the common egret, large egret, great white egret or great white heron in Lake Caddo, Texas, USA

Background imageCommon Egret Collection: Great Egret, Florida, USA

Great Egret, Florida, USA

Background imageCommon Egret Collection: Great egret, Ardea alba

Great egret, Ardea alba
6338305 Great egret, Ardea alba by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Great egret, Ardea alba. Egret. Handcoloured woodblock engraving from The Natural History of Birds)

Background imageCommon Egret Collection: A Great Egret (Ardea Alba) Stalks Prey; Homestead, Florida, United States Of America

A Great Egret (Ardea Alba) Stalks Prey; Homestead, Florida, United States Of America

Background imageCommon Egret Collection: India, Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary. An Eastern Great Egret set off beautifully against the lush

India, Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary. An Eastern Great Egret set off beautifully against the lush foliage

Background imageCommon Egret Collection: A great egret (Egretta alba) on a lake shore, Tsavo, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

A great egret (Egretta alba) on a lake shore, Tsavo, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Background imageCommon Egret Collection: Picture No. 11806778

Picture No. 11806778
Great Egret resting on marsh Galicia Spain. Date:

Background imageCommon Egret Collection: North America, USA, Florida, Venice, Audubon Sanctuary, Common Egret with Nesting

North America, USA, Florida, Venice, Audubon Sanctuary, Common Egret with Nesting Material at Nest

Background imageCommon Egret Collection: Great egret landing in a tree

Great egret landing in a tree
Great egret (Ardea alba) landing in a tree. This large wading bird uses it long beak to spear fish. It is widely-distributed across most of the tropical and warmer temperate regions of the world

Background imageCommon Egret Collection: USA, Florida, Common Egret

USA, Florida, Common Egret

Background imageCommon Egret Collection: Adult common egret in blue-footed booby colony. (Casmerodius albus)

Adult common egret in blue-footed booby colony. (Casmerodius albus). Punta Suarez, Espa ola Island, Galapagos
David Day / SplashdownDirect

Background imageCommon Egret Collection: Great egret (Ardea alba) standing on kelp. National marine sanctuary, Monterey bay

Great egret (Ardea alba) standing on kelp. National marine sanctuary, Monterey bay, California Pacific ocean, USA
Danny Frank / SplashdownDirect




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The common egret, also known as the great egret or great white heron, can be found in various locations across the United States. In Lake Caddo, Texas and Lake Martin, Louisiana, these majestic birds grace the waters with their presence. With its stunning white plumage and impressive size, it's no wonder they are often referred to as large egrets or great white egrets. Traveling all the way to Tsavo in Kenya, East Africa, we can spot a beautiful great egret standing gracefully on a lake shore. Its elegant stature is truly captivating against the African landscape. Meanwhile, in Homestead, Florida, United States of America, another great egret patiently stalks its prey with precision. Venturing into Venice's Audubon Sanctuary in Florida reveals even more fascinating encounters with these common egrets. Whether they are placing their nests or soaring through the sky while calling out to one another - their flight is a sight to behold. These North American sanctuaries offer an ideal habitat for these magnificent creatures where they can thrive and enchant visitors from near and far. The common egret's ability to effortlessly glide through the air showcases both power and grace combined into one breathtaking display. As we observe them flying above us or wading through serene waters below our feet, it becomes clear why these birds hold such fascination for nature enthusiasts worldwide.