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13-Dec-2022 © Raymond Ma

Cattle Egret

Bubulcus ibis

Start up a lawn mower anywhere in Hawaii and a Cattle Egret will probably appear shortly to munch up the disturbed insects.
Originally from Africa and Asia, they were introduced to the main Hawaiian Islands in 1959 to control insects that were plaguing cattle.
They could often be seen standing on the backs of cattle waiting to eat the insects that have been trodden up, hence their name.
As so often happens, the solution has become the problem. They have become pests themselves, predating the chicks and eggs of native birds.

Part of the gallery: Birds of Maui


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Fabienne28-Feb-2023 21:48
Quelle belle photo !
bill friedlander18-Feb-2023 17:43
Excellent focus on the eye. V
Jeff Real18-Feb-2023 14:56
A perfect and glorious subject and such a beautiful setting!
This is perfect!
V
globalgadabout18-Feb-2023 05:35
a fine catch...cool that it is in motion, and sweetly caressed by sunlight..
Gill Kopy18-Feb-2023 05:19
You just can't win !! Nicely captured. V
Dennis Hoyne18-Feb-2023 05:05
A fine shot of this bird beauty! It happens often, we import non native species ether accidentally or on purpose and things get messed up.
Helen Betts18-Feb-2023 04:21
Great shot of this bird, and an interesting narrative as well. V.
joseantonio18-Feb-2023 04:19
fabulous capture.V.
Don Mottershead18-Feb-2023 03:09
Great exposure.
Everything seems to have its pros and cons.
Long Bach Nguyen18-Feb-2023 03:07
fabulous
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