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Egrets

Egrets of Singapore

 

A1. 12 Jun 2022
 
FE 200-600/5.6-6.3 G
GM 600/4. 10 Sept 2022

 

 
 
Manfrotto Series 190
Berlebach Report 8013
GHFG1.  14 Dec 2021
WH-200II. 29 Jun 2024
 

 

 

 
  Egrets, Herons and Storks feeding during low tide, 5 Apr 2024
Kingfisher Pod, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
A7R4, Loxia 25/2.4 Distagon T*, f8 1/800. ISO 100
 
View from Eagle Point, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, 26 Apr 2024
f8 1/2000. ISO 400, GM600 TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1
 

 

 

Many Egrets, Herons and Storks gathered at Kingfisher Pod at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve during low tide to feast on the shrimps.

f8 1/4000. ISO 640, GM600 TC1.4x, 5 Apr 2024 
MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1
 
f8 1/4000. ISO 640, GM600 TC1.4x, 5 Apr 2024 
MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1
 
 

 

 

Medium Egret (Intermediate Egret)

Superficially resembles Great Egret but much smaller and has a shorter bill, more rounded head, and shorter, less distinctly kinked neck. Bill yellow, often tipped black. Unlike Great Egret, the greenish-yellow gape line does not extend behind the eye. Legs black.

Reference:  Birds of Singapore by Yong Ding Li and Lim Kim Chuah

 

A7R4, Marina East Drive, 14 Feb 2022
f11 1/2000. @368mm, ISO 640, MT190CXPRO3/BHQ2
 
A6400, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, 27 Dec 2019
f8 1/3200.  @456mm, ISO 800, MT190CXPRO3/BHQ2
 
Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Hide 1D, 11 Oct 2022
f8 1/4000. ISO 800, GM600. TC 1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1
 
Marsiling Park, 30 Nov 2024
f5.6 1/3200. ISO 1600, GM600 TC1.4x, 190XPROB/WH-200II
 
Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, 25 Aug 2022
f10 1/1600. ISO 2000 @600mm, FE 200600 +TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1
 
Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Platform 2, 25 April 2023
f8 1/3200. ISO 800, GM600 TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Great Egret

Largest of the white egrets. Longer necked than all other egrets, and neck distinctly kinked. Non-breeding birds have yellow bill and facila skin, and black legs. Breedings birds are black-billed with bluish facial skin.

Reference:  Birds of Singapore by Yong Ding Li and Lim Kim Chuah

 

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, 8 Mar 2024
f5.6 1/2500. ISO 1250, GM600 TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1
 
A6400, Sungei Buloh Wetland d Reserve, Eagle Point, 17 Nov 2019
f8 1/2000. @600mm, ISO 800, MT190CXPRO3/BHQ2
 
Eagle Point, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, 14 Mar 2023
f8 1/3200. ISO 800, GM600 TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1
 
A7R4 APS-C mode, Eagle Point, 3 Jan 2022
f8 1/5000. @600mm, ISO 2000, MT190CXPRO3/BHQ2
 
A6400, Eagle Point, 28 Nov 2020
f8 1/4000. @600mm, ISO 3200, MT190CXPRO3/BHQ2
 
Eagle Point, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, 26 Nov 2024
f8 1/3200. ISO 1000, GM600 TC1.4x, 190B/WH-200II
 
Eagle Point, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, 5 Dec 2024
f8 1/3200. ISO 800, GM600 TC1.4x, 190XPROB/WH-200II
 
Kingfisher Pod, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, 11 Oct 2022
f9 1/3200. ISO 800, GM600. TC 1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1
 
Eagle Point, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, 28 May 2024
f6.3 1/4000. ISO 1600, GM600 TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1
 
Kingfisher Pod,Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, 11 Oct 2022
f9 1/3200. ISO 800, GM600. TC 1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1
 
Eagle Point, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, 9 Mar 2023
f5.6 1/5000. ISO 2000, GM600. TC 1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1
 
 
Kranji Dam, 6 Dec 2024
f6.3 1/3200. ISO 1600, GM600 TC1.4x, 190XPROB/WH-200II
 
Eagle Point,Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, 20 Mar 2023
f5.6 1/1600. ISO 2000, GM600 TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1
 
Hide 1D,Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, 13 Sept 2023
f6.3 1/3200. ISO 1600, GM600 TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1
 
Hide 1D,Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, 13 Sept 2023
f6.3 1/3200. ISO 1600, GM600 TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1
 
Hide 1D,Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, 13 Sept 2023
f7.1 1/3200. ISO 1600, GM600 TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1
 
Mandai Mangrove and Mudflat, TimMAc@Kranji, 21 Feb 2024
f8 1/3200. ISO 500, GM600 TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1
 
 
Mandai Mangrove and Mudflat, TimMAc@Kranji, 28 Feb 2024
f8 1/3200. ISO 1600, GM600 TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1
 
Mandai Mangrove and Mudflat, TimMAc@Kranji, 12 Mar 2024
f6.3 1/3200. ISO 1250, GM600 TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1
 
Marsiling Park, 30 Nov 2024
f8 1/1600. ISO 1250, GM600 TC1.4x, 190XPROB/WH-200II
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Eastern Cattle Egret

Smaller and stockier than other egrets, with relatively shorter bill and neck, often appearing hunched. Birds in breeding plumage are rufous-orange on head, neck, breast and back. Bill reddish with yellow tips, leg pinkish red. Non-breeding birds entirely white with yellow bill and facial skin, and black legs.

Reference:  Birds of Singapore by Yong Ding Li and Lim Kim Chuah

 

A7R4 APS-C mode, 29 Apr 2022
Eagle Point, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve,
f8 1/2000. @600mm, ISO 800, 190XPROB/GHFG1
 
 
 
 

 

 

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