Saturday, May 31, 2014

A zesty egret


After catching a fish, this egret was chased by nasty crows who tried to steal the fish! The egret would not give it up, but instead ruffled its feathers and shook off those crows. They finally few away and the egret gulped down the fish.

Zest has to do with spirit and enjoyment and gusto. I'd say this is one zesty egret!

The City Daily Photo theme for June is "zest." Please click here to see other takes on the theme from around the world.
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26 comments:

  1. Sylvia KMay 31, 2014 at 5:30 PM

    Ah, zesty and beautiful and with a full tummy!!! Nothing better!! Terrific capture, Lowell!! Definitely the right place at the right moment!!

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  2. RedPatMay 31, 2014 at 5:34 PM

    I've never seen an egret looking so ruffled, Lowell! Wonderful post for the theme.

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  3. cieldequimperMay 31, 2014 at 5:51 PM

    With gusto! Way to go egret!

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  4. hamiltonMay 31, 2014 at 7:08 PM

    This is wonderful!! Though the poor egret looks rather funny, he probably doesn't care so long as he still has his fish supper.

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  5. William KendallMay 31, 2014 at 7:50 PM

    He looks fierce!

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  6. JackMay 31, 2014 at 8:08 PM

    This is quite a nice capture, Lowell. Such a tasty-looking fish.

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  7. magiceyeMay 31, 2014 at 9:26 PM

    This is a brilliant capture!!

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  8. Small City ScenesMay 31, 2014 at 10:01 PM

    Great take on the subject. He is all ruffled with zest. MB

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  9. RandyMay 31, 2014 at 10:58 PM

    Nice choice for theme day.

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  10. KayJune 1, 2014 at 2:40 AM

    We have broad views of birds in both our front and our back yards. All the bird drama this spring has been around the bigger birds trying to get away from the little ones who chase them away from the nests and food they stalk. I must have seen at least 6-8 little guys harassing a harrier this evening. None of them have an easy time of it...

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  11. AnonymousJune 1, 2014 at 4:27 AM

    Must have been a hungry bird!

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  12. VPJune 1, 2014 at 5:59 AM

    This brave egret really deserves that fish...

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  13. UnknownJune 1, 2014 at 7:35 AM

    What a capture! What a timing! Fantastic, Lowell.

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  14. EG CameraGirlJune 1, 2014 at 8:12 AM

    Ha! I don't think I have ever seen an egret with its feathers all over the place like that!

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  15. JudyJune 1, 2014 at 11:04 AM

    You got a nice shot there with the ruffled feathers and the fish before it got eaten. Zesty!

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  16. LoisJune 1, 2014 at 11:26 AM

    Yep, he is zesty alright! What a great shot of one of my favorite birds.

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  17. Small City ScenesJune 1, 2014 at 12:13 PM

    Ruffled with zest or?
    Good catch to both of you. LOL
    MB

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  18. SharonJune 1, 2014 at 12:34 PM

    What a great shot of his bird. I'd say you are correct, that is one zesty bird.

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  19. KarlJune 1, 2014 at 1:27 PM

    Fun interpretation and photo for today's theme, Lowell!

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  20. HalcyonJune 1, 2014 at 4:16 PM

    He's very zesty looking to me! Love the way his feathers are all fanned out. :)

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  21. BirdmanJune 1, 2014 at 6:12 PM

    There lots of enthusiasm encountered here... that be zest!

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  22. Sallie (FullTime-Life)June 1, 2014 at 7:02 PM

    Zesty and feisty -- and very pretty (and fortunately well-fed).

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  23. KateJune 1, 2014 at 10:00 PM

    Perfect! Not a good idea to ruffle and egret's feathers.

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  24. LOLfromPasaJune 3, 2014 at 6:12 AM

    Fabulous shot and I would have to say that egret is a happy chap and zesty too!

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  25. PerthDailyPhotoJune 3, 2014 at 10:19 AM

    Gosh its bird eat fish out there hey Lowell.. happy to hear the egret put up a zesty fight for his grub :)

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  26. GunnJune 5, 2014 at 2:11 AM

    Like a ballerina!:)

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