Birds & Birding in the NT

For a few years now, up to 3 or 4 Little Egrets of the nominate race have been seen at Leanyer Sewage Works, with a couple of sightings of individuals at Knuckey Lagoon and elsewhere. I thought it time to post a photograph of one, particularly as this individual is in such nice breeding plumage. Note the yellow feet and greenish facial skin. The legs and bill are almost tar black, helping make the bird look very striking.

Little Egret of nominate race, Leanyer Sewage Works
Photo: Niven McCrie, 05 Nov 2008