This one is a response to 10000 Birds IATB (I and the Bird) question – “Why are you still bird blogging?”
One point ahead before I start – while Birds are one major part of my site, Insects, Mammal, Reptilians and Flora do play a big role as well.
So why do I? Blog about what I encounter, that is? There is no single one reason, that much is sure. One is certainly that I do it for myself. Sort memories and images for myself and my reference.
But another strong motivation is, that I am so darn infatuated with what I see when I get out, that I love to share it. Because I find myself amazed each and every time, when I get out.
Amazed, sometimes concerned, surprised, sometimes laughing out loud, but always fascinated. One of my favorite “models” is the Great White Egret 
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(The Gallery below will probably make my point by itself… 
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I must have 1000’s of images of them, and whenever I go, a voice in the back of my mind says: “Remember – you got plenty of Great Egrets – you really don’t need anymore.”
Surprise surprise – when I come back there will always be a couple of dozen Great Egret shots. And explaining that sums it up pretty much and is the reason for me still bird blogging.
No shot is ever alike. I put up a little gallery, displaying the enormous variety, that can be found with just this bird – multiply that with all the bird species that you encounter – and there you have your answer.
You start tuning in – to the birds, moods, habits, changes and rituals, you see the yearly repetition of behavioural patterns as well as quirks, that individual birds show.
There you have it! And watch the images – there is what motivates me in plain sight!
I know what you mean…I get to wondering the same thing and come up with the same answer.
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That’s the best collection of the Great White Egret I’ve ever seen!!!
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And you are truly a master of egret shots! Don’t stop!
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Klaus, these are stunning! What beauty! and every photo is different, just like each moment in life. You cannot capture them all, but you have captured the best!
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Klaus: I have often said “Seize The Moment” with the camera. You show such wonderful captures I would never question the great things you choose to offer us.
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I so feel you on this and your fascination really shows in your photos. Your photos always blow me away! I love taking pictures and always surprised myself with how many shots I’ve taken when I get home to upload.
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I suppose you won’t let a shot get away, i would say that is human nature..
if subject matter is plentiful–there you go. Certain i’d do the same, nice collection of Egrets they are beautiful–:)
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Wow. Just wow. I love egrets too and your pictures. Wow!
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I hope your infatuation with birds never ends because you bless the rest of us with these wonderful images! I can see why the egret catches your eye and why you can’t resist “just one more picture” of it. If I had your skill in photography, I would never get another single thing done all day long.
Wow Klaus… I am such a visual person I can’t believe how beautiful your slideshow is! I have a whole new appreciation of the Great Egret!
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