Oh so many of my Great Egret (eBird link) photos are favorites, but I chose this one because it is so simple from the close-up of face to the background. My Great Egret Gallery has one as a ballet dancer and others flying, but I like this one that I photographed on the Tarcoles River within an hour of Atenas!
They are found almost anywhere in Costa Rica where there is water. Links to places where I’ve photographed them:
- Jungle Crocodile Safari and Bird Watching Tour on Tarcoles River
- Rancho Humo next to Palo Verde National Park in Guanacaste
- Palo Verde National Park or Palo Verde Boat Tours (Tempisque River)
- Maquenque Eco-Lodge & Reserve, Boca Tapada
- Rio Sierpe Mangrove Tour near Golfito
- Tortuguero National Park, all lodges
¡Pura Vida!
What is with the green on the face of that great egret?
The green on the face of an adult Great Egret indicates it is in the breeding season. When in non-breeding season it is yellowish or dirty white.