Cattle Egrets preening, Costa Rica

Rio Sierpe, Costa Rica (January 2016)

Access to Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge for guests is via boat transfer from Sierpe. During the boat trip there is a good opportunity to spot birds along the Sierpe River.

Status is classified as Least Concern. For more information on this species of bird see the following links:
Cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis) / Wikipedia
Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis / BirdForum
Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis / BirdLife International
Western Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Shooting Time 8:37
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/2500
Av(Aperture Value) 2.8
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 320