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    Wayne Nicholas
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    I spotted this albino Tricolored Heron at Smith Oaks rookery on High Island, Texas in 2007. This is the second, distinct, albino Tricolored Heron to be seen at Smith Oaks rookery in two years. This is possibly one of the offspring of last year's mated pair of albino male and normal female, though it seems unlikely to mature that fast, or a sibling of the male from 2006. The first albino I spotted was full albino. This particular bird has just a few 'normal' feathers in its plumage. My understanding of albinism is that molt doesn't change the feathers that show pigment, nor does it jump from full to partial albino. I guess I'll go for the hat trick this spring.

    All comments welcome. Thanks for looking.

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    Beautiful bird and very effective capture, well framed, good pose, great color and background. I'd love to see some close-ups of the head. Kirk

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    Double everything Kirk said.

    The colors in the beak are great!

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    Wow! What an interesting looking bird - and very nicely done too.

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    Way wicked. Please send one to FL! Not only a great bird but a lovely image as well.

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    Great find and image. I like the details, pose and setting and only find the leaves in the upper right a bit distracting.

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    Oh, Wayne......this is just too cool. A fantastic bird......and a wonderful image. What I wouldn't give just to see this one. Well done.

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    Jim,

    I got this one at the High Island Rookery in 2003. Yours is the only other photo I've seen.

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    Sorry, here's the image.

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    Wayne, I'm sure most people would love to simply have a "document" picture of this specimen but you have a full blown artistic portrait...very nice!!

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    What a great bird! And you captured it so beautifully!

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    Beautifully done!

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    Dave Phillips
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    super nice....perch is very 3D

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    David Hemmings
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    This is just beautiful...no other words!

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    There's not many of these around and you certainly nailed this one. Superb image.

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