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Ankarafantsika Cattle Egret flocks nesting, Madagascar Arriving at the last destination of our trip through Northern Madagascar, Ankarafantsika, we were situated in a large bungalow that had this view from the backyard. This is a group of several hundred egrets that are likely nesting here. Video:<br /> <section class="video"><iframe width="448" height="282" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/5fK2VWST9jU?hd=1&autoplay=0&rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></section> Africa,Ankarafantsika,Bubulcus ibis,Cattle egret,Geotagged,Madagascar,Madagascar North,Spring,World Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Ankarafantsika Cattle Egret flocks nesting, Madagascar

Arriving at the last destination of our trip through Northern Madagascar, Ankarafantsika, we were situated in a large bungalow that had this view from the backyard. This is a group of several hundred egrets that are likely nesting here. Video:

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    Back Water Fox
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    Wow what a massive colony no wonder every cow has a few mates. Posted 9 years ago
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      Ferdy Christant
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      Really enjoyed the sounds of them, very therapeutic. They had a small bird watching tower for a better look, ideal way to start the morning. Posted 9 years ago
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    RMFelix
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    Marvelous! Thanks for sharing! Posted 9 years ago

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The Western cattle egret

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.

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Similar species: Pelicans, Herons, Ibises
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Uploaded May 24, 2016. Captured Oct 19, 2015 17:34 in 4, Madagascar.
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  • NIKON D800
  • f/4.5
  • 1/640s
  • ISO1600
  • 80mm
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