Abc- Wednesday – “X”


Phew – X is a difficult one! Got nothing more than a play with word, changing ecstasy to Xtasy, as it is often being done. And as that you can describe the ritual the Egrets go through to find a partner. For hours they immerse themself in displaying their feather costume, trying to look as impressive and large as possible.

Here’s one doing that (though looking a bit exhausted :) )

XtasyDon’t forget to check out Mrs. Nesbitts Place for more (and Better) X’s


18 Responses to “Abc- Wednesday – “X””

  1. Sandpiper MonsterID Icon Sandpiper UNITED STATES says:

    This is sooooooooooooo beautiful! In my mind, there is something about the shape of the displayed feathers that is “x-like” too. Good choice!

  2. Klaus: That is a great photo, the eye wear on this guy is really something. the green you captured in the eye area is amazing. The feather display is special.

  3. Readerwil MonsterID Icon Readerwil NETHERLANDS says:

    Xellent choice! I get really xited by the sight of such an xquisite bird!
    Thanks for your visit!

    Readerwils last blog post..Another Dutch X

  4. Great shot — very impressive!
    We have egrets around here (around San Francisco Bay), but I’ve never seen this variety with the green on it’s bill — interesting…
    Hope you are enjoying a fine X day.

    Donald Kinneys last blog post.."X" Rated — ABC Wednesday !

  5. Mrs N MonsterID Icon Mrs N UNITED KINGDOM says:

    Absolutely AWESOME!

  6. I can’t answer for the feathered ladies, but I’m impressed with his handsome display. Excellent capture.

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  7. ESNORWAY MonsterID Icon ESNORWAY NORWAY says:

    great x

    ESNORWAYs last blog post..ABC wednesday X= XXL

  8. this is a most beautiful photograph!

    me Ann my cameras last blog post..X is for Xanthochroism: ABC Wednesday

  9. X-cellent post! …and a beautiful photograph.

    Mental P Mamas last blog post..ABC Wednesday — X

  10. I love this picture. Never knew that a bird other than the peacock strutted its feathers. I think it’s beautiful!

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  11. Excellent photo, beautiful bird.

    Starniteskys last blog post..ABC Wednesday – X

  12. John MonsterID Icon John NORWAY says:

    Another great shot, Klaus!
    As usual well done.
    Cheers, John.

  13. BirdAnon MonsterID Icon BirdAnon AUSTRALIA says:

    Even if exhausted that’s an amzing splay on display! I’m a poet just don’t know it…

    BirdAnons last blog post..Whirlpool!

  14. kriz cpec MonsterID Icon kriz cpec HONG KONG says:

    ah…a double-plus-good photo. nice X post. LOL

  15. Cabacurl MonsterID Icon Cabacurl AUSTRALIA says:

    Magnificent picture & good idea for X….it certainly was a tricky one!

    Cabacurls last blog post..ABC WEDNESDAY

  16. what an amazing bird. as for the photo…. amazing as the bird

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  17. yvonne k MonsterID Icon yvonne k UNITED STATES says:

    xtraordinarily beautiful.. hmmmm..what primping these guys do.
    the photo is Aplus.. ooops Xplus;)

  18. Mary MonsterID Icon Mary UNITED STATES says:

    That is a beautiful picture! Amazing detail.