Learn 100 Common Valley Birds Blog Post Species # 60/100
Few things in the world fill us with as much pleasure as birds, and understanding them by name just contributes to our enjoyment. In California’s Central Valley, with just a bit of effort, anybody can find out 100 regional bird types. Specifically because every day Valley Residents are available in contact with a minimum of a lots types that a lot of acknowledge, however might not understand the name of. The intent of this blog site is for fans to learn more about and have the ability to recognize 100 typical valley birds.
A Reflections of the Natural World Blog Post Series by Jim Gain
WHAT’S IN A NAME
Great Egret– Ardea alba
L. ardea heron (or ardere burns); L. albus white
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The Great Egret is a big wading bird with a striking all-white plumage, long S-shaped neck, and a wingspan of as much as 4.8 feet. Its distinct yellow expense and black legs with black feet make it quickly recognizable. Throughout the reproducing season, it establishes classy, long plumes on its back, contributing to its marvelous look.
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Where to Find Them
Great Egrets can be discovered in practically any Central Valley environment, consisting of freshwater wetlands, open fields, and along the edges of drain ditches, ponds, streams and lakes.
