At first glance, you might confuse a western cattle egret with other white egrets. To make sure you’re seeing the correct species, look for a medium-sized bird with a compact neck, shorter neck.

The reserve said it regularly saw 12-17 cattle egrets and six great white egrets last winter. Cattle egret are white plumed birds that often follow cattle around, feeding on the insects they disturb.

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He looked away on a whim and found an egret roaming the waterside in search of food. Ohno turned his lens toward the white heron and released the shutter 20 or so times. One of the images snapped ...

The egrets’ brilliant white plumage, especially the gossamer wisps of feather that became more prominent during mating season, was in high demand among milliners. (A snowy egret specimen from ...

Cattle egrets get their name as they can often be seen close to cows The reserve said it regularly saw 12-17 cattle egrets and six great white egrets last winter. Cattle egret are white plumed ...