The White Egret normally has yellow between it's beak and eye during most of the year. During spring (mating season) the adults will have the area between their eyes turn to a bright GREEN. If you look close you will see the difference.

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   I have moved more photos of the White Egret to this page on Real Charleston.

      

Photos taken of some of the BIG BLUE Marsh Birds on Daniel Island

 

Photos © by Kathy Boast,  taken on 3-11-05