Great Egret

Scientific name:	Egretta alba
Habitat :	Coastal marshes to ricefields.
Birdwatch note :	Uncommon migrant, often joining other egrets. Wintering birds have yellow bill and all black legs and feet.
WBCP Note:	During migration season, flocks of up to 60+ birds can be counted flying in V formation following the coastline of Manila Bay.
Photo credit :	Romy Ocon, www.pbase.com/liquidstone
Location:	North Lagoon, Coastal Road, Paranaque

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