These Snowy Egrets, much smaller than a Great Egret, were nearly hunted to extinction in the late 1800's for their pure white feathers. I feel "hunting with a camera is a much better sport. Taken at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Yes, such clear white!!! Such beautiful bird, I never was/am able to understand how people can kill the BEAUTY, kill somebody or something, how they can decide to do this... Thank you, friend! So perfectly done portrait, such beautiful picture! My best wishes! ALexey