Species: Reddish egret (white morph) | Location: Southern Florida, United States
This is a capture of a Reddish Egret (White Morph) exhibiting canopy hunting behavior in the early morning light of temperate Southern Florida in February. White Morphs exhibit the same canopy behavior as the Reddish Egret and so can be loads of fun to just watch their elaborate dance. Canopy behavior is essentially where they shade the water with their wings to reduce glare and increase their kill rate.
About The Photographer
Karin Leperi is a multi award-winning travel writer and photographer based in the land of terra cotta soils and turquoise skies - Albuquerque, New Mexico. With more than 1,500 articles published in over 100 outlets that include print, internet, broadcast, and mobile-based platforms, Leperi embraces the natural world but also savors the spirit of people and place. Her specialties range from aviation, culture, cuisine, and cruising to luxury, lifestyle, photography, nature, and wildlife.
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