Injured Juvenile Cattle Egret
This unfortunate young Cattle Egret at the rookery is hunkered down with a broken wing. He has been in full sun on these recent 100 degree days and is on the shore opposite of Bird Island. He only appears able to make it to the water's edge for what have been frequent drinks. Sadly, he probably injured his wing on one of his first flights. With a hawk in the area and very aggressive soft-shelled turtles in the water, he is on constant look-out.
The local rescue group requires that an injured or sick animal be brought in to their facility for treatment. This little guy is not likely to be captured as he is quite skittish and is sitting in a rather precarious spot.
Bubulcus ibis
ORDER: PELECANIFORMES
FAMILY: ARDEIDAE
Williamson County, Texas, USA; July 11, 2016.
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Injured Juvenile Cattle Egret
This unfortunate young Cattle Egret at the rookery is hunkered down with a broken wing. He has been in full sun on these recent 100 degree days and is on the shore opposite of Bird Island. He only appears able to make it to the water's edge for what have been frequent drinks. Sadly, he probably injured his wing on one of his first flights. With a hawk in the area and very aggressive soft-shelled turtles in the water, he is on constant look-out.
The local rescue group requires that an injured or sick animal be brought in to their facility for treatment. This little guy is not likely to be captured as he is quite skittish and is sitting in a rather precarious spot.
Bubulcus ibis
ORDER: PELECANIFORMES
FAMILY: ARDEIDAE
Williamson County, Texas, USA; July 11, 2016.
3709