Pretty flashy, isn't she? When she spreads her wings, I think of an elegant angel -- with a big yellow nose!
I have seen egrets at the Ditch before but not often and rarely early in the summer. Ellie showed up in September and I first spotted her fishing.
She's incredibly patient, like Harry. Waiting, watching.
Then going for it.
And sometimes, she misses; sometimes she gets the big prize!
But Ellie is at her best when she spreads her wings.
At times, the look is a little awkward.
Or maybe it's the view! Certainly the take-off has a tip-toe kind of feel.
And sometimes it seems a bit clumsy, yet it always ends up gracefully.
But when it's good, it's very good.
Very, very good.
I'll miss her when she leaves for good.
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Great coverage, Jeanie, of a very elegant species. It is a sobering thought that at one point it was almost at the point of extinction to due the voracious demand for egret feathers for ladies' hats. Thank goodness it has made a recovery and has expanded its range northwards in recent years. I saw four of them today.
Wow Jeanie. These are spectacular shots. Lucky you to get such good views and good photos also. Hugs-Erika
God, she's so beautiful! Thanks for sharing her photos.
These birds are amazing I never tire of them.
Ellie is so graceful! Great photos of her, Jeanie. You are so fortunate to have a frequent view of her antics. I can see why you will miss her.
That second picture is beautiful
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The egret is such a large bird, but it can be quite beautiful in flight. We used to see several at Chincoteague Wildlife Refuge when we lived in VA.
She is a big pretty bird and I do like to watch them hunt! She sure put on a good show for you to photograph her!!
Ellie is gorgeous, as are the photos. Thanks for sharing the wonderful photos. What a fantastic bird. I want her to come over to the Rhine! Hugs, Valerie
The "term" Big Birds reminds me of Sesame Street :-)
When I grew up we got the American version translated to German.
When my Brother grew up he had already the German version, Big Bird was still there, but also Samson, a bear that went "hui-ui-ui" all the time.
My Dad watched Sesame Street with me, none of us two could stand Samson and my poor Brother had to watch by himself.
Totally off-topic, I know! But "Big Birds" just clicks to this!
Ellie is a beautiful name (and big bird), too! Yes, like an angel. And Funny, as awkward, too :-)
A great series, thank you for sharing, Jeanie!
Great photos Jeanie, such an elegant bird :)
Have a lovely weekend
Ellie the Egret... WOW... those wings! Hard not to have some wing-envy there. ;) She is gorgeous... angel wings, for sure! I wonder if God gave us birds to remind us of angels... ((HUGS))
Hello Jeanie,
She is beautiful. Great series on the Egret! Enjoy your day, wishing you a happy weekend!
Great photos!
Oh my, isn't Ellie so elegant. Egrets are so graceful and I love watching them. You have a great weekend and keep the wonderful posts coming.
Ellie is beautiful. Maybe she'll be back next summer. One can always wish. For now, though, it's just good that you have documented her summer at the ditch.
Such a pretty bird! Thank you for sharing photos! We do not see big birds like this on our creek walks!
Such a beauty, and great photos, especially the captures in flight.
~~~Deb in Wales
Ellie the Elegant Egret! Awesome pix!
Ellie is both graceful and awkward with those long legs. I do love her white fluffy feathers! Such stunning photos of nature Jeanie.
How lucky you were to be there while she decided to visit the ditch...........Happy weekend.
Jeanie, You got some great photos of Ellie! I have a weakness for egrets, blue herons and sandhill cranes.
Very graceful!
She is like an angel! So pretty a graceful when her wings are spread. I wonder when she’ll leave- after a frost? Have a great weekend!
Jeanie, so beautiful. I could look at your photos of the beautiful big birds forever..Happy Weekend..xxoJudy
Wonderful photographs Jeanie, a joy to see.
Have a great weekend.
All the best Jan
Ellie has some real dancing skills. Elegant lady.
Beautiful birds. They did not come visit us this year, but we still had the herons. Janice
You’ll miss the egret when she leaves. Don’t you mean when she makes her egress...
This is one of my favorite birds, and I'm thrilled to know you have one in your neighborhood, too. I noticed several fishing at the edge of a local ditch on my way home from work tonight. Being stuck in traffic isn't so bad when you have beautiful birds to watch!
Gorgeous photos, Jeanie!!
Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by!!
Hugs,
Debbie
Ellie is a star for sure. She looks like a cross between Swan Lake and Les Trocaderos the all-male ballet group that make you laugh with their clumsy antics! You got some great photos, Jeanie!
Happy days
Wren x
Ellie the egret is beautiful as are your photos! Happy weekend Jeanie!
She's beautiful. Those pictures are wonderful! We had great blue herons in our area and funny small green herons. I'm not sure if those egrets are here or not. -Jenn
Lol love your commentary!!
Beautiful bird, beautiful photos. :)
Hello,
I love your beautiful Ellie! Your flight captures are pretty, The wings span is beautiful. Thanks for sharing your post. Enjoy your day, wishing you a great weekend. PS, thanks for the visit and comment.
Jeanie, your pictures are marvelous. I know you will miss Ellie, she is lovely. We don't see many here in WV, but we enjoyed them so much when we lived in coastal VA. Enjoy them for me, I have always thought them to be wonderful birds. Happy day to you!
Love that Ellie! Thanks for sharing;)
Elegant is the perfect word! You got some amazing photos! You must have been clicking away as fast as you could! Beautiful!
Fantastic shots!
I really liked this . . .
The photos, your thoughts, the reflecting . . .
Likening this to life . . .
Tip toeing, spreading our wings, reaching in, grabbing the stars . . .
Taking off . . . different horizons.
Very, very nice reflective post.
Thanks Jeanie . ..
Awww, she is so delicate and gracious. I love the pictures. Like you, I'm a big fan of big birds.
Your ditch is still teeming with life.
I love how you celebrate it thoroughly
and follow the season to the end.
Your appetite for life inspires and stirs mine;
thank you for your infectious joy.
- Jennifer
What a stunning bird! Wonderful photos :)
They are such graceful birds, aren't they? I see them often at the lake and do like to watch them (my favorites though are the black-crowned night herons, and I don't even know why). The patience of these birds is amazing - I couldn't even stand still like that for much more than a minute.
Ellie is gorgeous and so white. She is like an angel. Oh why does she have to leave? Sad! But I imagine she will come again, especially for her photo shoot.
Fabulous action photos, Jeanie! She is beautiful! All the birds that need to will be migrating soon. The true "snowbirds"...lol!
Beautiful place and you captured it amazing... love all pics so much... thanks for sharing...
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Me again, Jeanie. Thanks for your visit. I love my kitchen too. When I can't sleep I get up and go make myself a cup of tea and turn on the stove and sit there and look at it!! Girlie, you should make a TP pumpkin, you really do need something else to do. Plus, it is fun..xxoJudy
Ellie is beautiful - like a graceful ballerina. I'd love watching her. (How do you know it's a her?)
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