Reef Heron Collection

Western Reef Heron (Egretta gularis) x Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) hybrid, adult, in flight, Algarve, Portugal, October

Eastern Reef Heron (Egretta sacra) white form, adult, standing on sandy beach, Queensland, Australia, November

Eastern Reef Heron (Egretta sacra) dark form, adult, close-up of head and neck, Queensland, Australia, November

Western Reef Heron (Egretta gularis) dark morph, adult, standing on muddy shore, Gambia, january

Western Reef Heron (Egretta gularis) adult, standing in water, Gambia, january

Eastern Reef Egret white morph - Found around Australian coastlines particularly in rocky areas
DH-3638 Eastern Reef Egret white morph Photographed on West Island in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands atolls in the Indian Ocean Ardea sacra Found around Australian coastlines particularly in rocky

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The reef heron, also known as the Western Reef Heron (Egretta gularis) or Eastern Reef Heron (Egretta sacra), is a captivating bird that can be found in various habitats across the globe. In its dark morph, adult form, this elegant creature showcases its hunting skills on the muddy edges of water in mangrove swamps. With precision and grace, it patiently waits for its prey to appear. During February in Gambia, the Western Reef Heron stands tall on mud within the enchanting mangrove swamp. Its striking appearance adds to the beauty of this unique ecosystem. Similarly, along the seashore of a coral cay called Green Island, an Eastern Reef Heron with a dark form stands in shallow waters. The contrast between its plumage and surroundings creates a mesmerizing sight. In December's cool waters of Gambia, another Western Reef Heron demonstrates its hunting prowess by gracefully moving through the water. It effortlessly catches fish and other aquatic creatures to sustain itself. Meanwhile, during January's river edge exploration in Gambia once again, an adult dark morph Western Reef Heron walks confidently on mud while observing its surroundings. Venturing further east to Queensland, Australia in November reveals more intriguing behaviors from these remarkable birds. An Eastern Reef Heron with white plumage takes flight over the vast sea with elegance and poise—a true spectacle against nature's backdrop. In Algarve Portugal's skies soars a hybrid between a Western Reef Heron and Little Egret—an extraordinary blend of two species creating something truly unique. Back on Australian shores during November beach hunts occur as an adult dark form Eastern Reef Heron skillfully navigates shallow waters searching for food amidst crashing waves—its determination evident even from afar. A close-up view reveals intricate details of an adult white form Eastern Reef Herons' head and neck—a testament to their exquisite features.