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The incredible double headed egret These egrets were surprisingly tame and very, very curious. They even started following us as we moved off! Bulubucus ibis,Geotagged,South Africa,Spring,birds,cattle egret,egrets,south africa Click/tap to enlarge

The incredible double headed egret

These egrets were surprisingly tame and very, very curious. They even started following us as we moved off!

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  1. Bit of a shame I didn't get the back one in focus too. Posted 10 years ago

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The western cattle egret is a species of heron found in the tropics, subtropics and warm temperate zones. Most taxonomic authorities lump this species and the eastern cattle egret together, but some separate them.

Similar species: Pelicans, Herons, Ibises
Species identified by Claire Hamilton
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By Claire Hamilton

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Uploaded Oct 19, 2014. Captured Oct 19, 2014 16:03 in Unnamed Road, South Africa.
  • Canon EOS 7D
  • f/14.0
  • 1/640s
  • ISO250
  • 150mm