Hi everyone, it’s Robbie Cheadle here with you today with my December post in the Nature Photography section on LatinosUSA – English Edition.
Next week, I am featuring photographs of Buildings and Architecture.
If you have a photograph to share in the Buildings and Architecture section, please email me at cheadlerobbie@gmail.com and use the title Photography – Buildings and Architecture. Please also include a short write up about your photograph.
Egret at the Beach by Darlene Foster
This beautiful photograph was contributed by children’s author, Darlene Foster. You can find out more about Darlene and her exciting Amanda books on her blog here: https://darlenefoster.wordpress.com/
Some of Darlene’s books are on sale until 1 January 2026. You can learn more about it here: https://darlenefoster.wordpress.com/2025/12/08/end-of-year-book-sale/
Egrets are a type of heron, a long-legged, long-necked, wading bird. They live in freshwater and saltwater habitats, such as marshes and wetlands, where they spend their day wading in shallow water, catching fish and other creatures. Most species form lifelong pair bonds with their mates and nest and roost in mixed species groups. Although they are found on most continents, Egrets avoid the coldest regions, high mountains, and deserts. They nest in tall trees over water with 10 to 30 other pairs. Most species are relatively vocal, making harsh croaking sounds and squeals. They feed in flocks, waiting in shallow water for fish to swim by before thrusting their beaks to catch their prey. Most animals don’t mess with these large birds; they find safety in numbers by staying in large communities. We often see them here in Spain in orchards, on golf courses and by the beaches.
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I can’t wait to start the Amanda books!
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Thank you, Kymber. I’ve read and enjoyed most of them
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Thanks for featuring my photo of the egret.
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My pleasure, Darlene. It’s a gorgeous photograph 🧡
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Terrific as always…I had a huge encounter with Egrets in Botswana!
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Thank you, John. Yes, we get them here too. Lovely birds.
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Good to hear about Darlene’s sale. I’ll be more awake after the first.
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Haha, I’m late replying to comments. I feel like I’m in a comma having finished work yesterday
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It’s wonderful that you highlighted Darlene Foster, Robbie. Her Christmas version doors pictures are fantastic.
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Thanks, Tim. I’ve read and enjoyed most of Darlene’s books. I’m delighted to feature her here.
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We see egrets on a regular basis in marshland. It’s always a thrill to spot one. They never seem to move.
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Hi Liz, we get egrets here to. Darlene’s is a great photo.
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Yes, it is. I’ve never seen one near large expanses of water, just marshland and riverside.
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Lovely picture of the egret, Robbie. We didn’t used to have them here in the UK, but in more recent years they have begun to move here.
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Hi Viv, that is interesting to know. We get egrets here in South Africa. I’ve started your book, the one about the Roman slaves.
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I suppose thevegrets is somethingbto do with climate change.
I hope you enjoy the book. Thanks for reading it.
And have a wonderful Christmas.
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such a beautiful photo: the contemplative egret 🙂
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All the photos are beautiful, Robbie! 💖
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