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Snowy Egret
A little boy asked his father, “Daddy, how much does it cost to get married?”
And the father replied, “I don’t know, son, I’m still paying for it.”
Interesting Fact: During the breeding season, adult Snowy Egrets develop long, wispy feathers on their backs, necks, and heads. In 1886 these plumes were valued at $32 per ounce, which was twice the price of gold at the time. Plume-hunting for the fashion industry killed many Snowy Egrets and other birds until reforms were passed in the early twentieth century. The recovery of shorebird populations through the work of concerned citizens was an early triumph and helped give birth to the conservation movement. ( https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Snowy_Egret )
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Great photo and title for the post! 🙂
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Beautiful photo.
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Awesome photo. I love the way the ripples in the water contrast with the line of feathers. It definitely looks like that bird is posing for you!
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Enjoyed your post plus information about Snowy Egrets. They are such beautiful birds!
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Thanks for sharing. Never knew that about ergrets. Good pic!
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Just recently learned of the Plume Hunter history at our local sanctuary. Great shot!
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Wow what a beautiful shot of one of my favorite birds. And I didn’t know about their feathers. Thanks for always teaching us something wonderful!
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Really cool photograph. And I learned a bit of history today. Thank you!
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