Great Egret

Casmerodius albus 

"The great egret is the largest of the white herons in Texas and is distinguished by its yellow bill and blackish legs and feet."

This bird seems to be the giraffe among water birds. Compare its neck with the very similar looking Little Blue Heron.

Photograph taken with a Nikon D80 using a Nikon 400mm, f/5.6 lens.

July 5, 2008.