Cattle Egret
Bubulcus ibis
(L 20" WS 36" Wt 12 oz)
Spends most of its time in
fields rather than streams.
fields rather than streams.
In 1903 the price offered to hunters for
egret plumes rose to thirty-two dollars an
ounce, more than twice the price for an
ounce of gold. (Stuart B. McIver)
egret plumes rose to thirty-two dollars an
ounce, more than twice the price for an
ounce of gold. (Stuart B. McIver)
Viera Wetlands, FL
05Feb2014
Salton Sea/Imperial
Valley area, CA
Valley area, CA
07Jan2014