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Many of the wildlife and Bird Photographers go in search of Endemic species, to places thousands of miles across. Even i was in the same concept of photographing only the rare birds unless I saw this Very common cattle egret in the evening light. I was soon to realize that i never had made an attempt to patiently sit and photograph this bird. Saw this while coming from a family trip to mantralaya, pulled over to the side and spent some good 30 mins on this Bird.
As the name says, Cattle Egrets are most commonly found pecking the insect on the cattle, hence developing a mutual relationship. During the Breeding Season, the Cattle Egrets develope this golden brown coloured plumes which makes it one of the most beautiful birds to look at.

Cattle Egrets normally nest near the swamps or water bodies. Its global population estimated to be 3.8–6.7 million individuals.

Though they take the name Egret, mostly resembles the Herons with a 88–96 cm (35–38 in) wingspan; it is 46–56 centimetres (18–22 in) in length and weighs 270–512 grams (9.5–18.1 oz).[11] It has a relatively short thick neck, sturdy bill, and a hunched posture. The non-breeding adult has mainly white plumage, a yellow bill and greyish-yellow legs.