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Great Egret |
Sightings
Great Egrets are found along waterways in many parts of Australia. We have seen them in the Northern Territory, Western Australia and in the Narrabri area, wherever there is water, swamp- or marshland.
Photos
Great Egret in non-breeding plumage in Narrabri Creek (click on image for larger version)
This photo was taken on the banks of a water dam west of Narrabri. A Great Egret is craning its neck checking who is coming. Note the breeding plumage and colour of the bill (click on image for larger version)
Here a Great Egret in flight; some breeding plumage is visible