Reef Herons Collection
Reef Herons: Masters of the Coastal Landscape These stunning photographs capture the grace and beauty in their natural habitats
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Reef Herons: Masters of the Coastal Landscape These stunning photographs capture the grace and beauty in their natural habitats. From the Western Reef Heron hunting on mud at the edge of a mangrove swamp in Gambia to the Eastern Reef Heron standing in shallow water on a coral cay in Green Island, these birds are truly captivating. The dark morph adult Western Reef Heron is seen here, both hunting and walking on mud, showcasing its versatility and adaptability. In December, it gracefully hunts in water while in January, it confidently walks along the muddy edges of rivers. On the other hand, we have glimpses of an Eastern Reef Heron with its striking white form. This bird takes flight over the sea off Queensland's coast and stands amongst rocks squawking loudly. Its close-up reveals intricate details of its head and neck as it perches majestically. Interestingly, there is also a hybrid between a Western Reef Heron and Little Egret captured mid-flight over Algarve, Portugal—a rare sight indeed. These images provide us with an intimate look into their lives—hunting for food amidst mangroves or shallow waters, standing tall on rocks overlooking vast seas or simply enjoying moments by themselves and can true masters of their coastal landscapes—adapting to various environments from swamps to beaches—and reminding us that nature's wonders never cease to amaze us.