Great Egret Nest Study Original Oil Painting On Gold Leaf Egret They were at the waters

They were at the waters edge with their reflecting in the wet sand

We finish each one with an undercoated metallic glaze and a nice cream crackle top coat

They are vulnerable to beach disturbance and development

This one was spotted at Fort DeSoto Park

They are known for their dancing skills

Great Egret Nest Study Original Oil Painting On Gold Leaf Egret They were at the watersThey sometimes nests in isolated pairs, usually in colonies, often mixed with other wading birds. In mixed colonies, Great Egrets tend to nest high. Usually in trees 10' to 40' above ground, sometimes up to 90' high in tall cypress. Usually laying between 3 to 4 eggs. I paint these studies over and over again, each time I paint it, it will come out different. Same as in nature, each bird builds its nest different adapting to the materials they find