Little Egret

Little Egret
Egretta garzetta
Bhandup Pumping Station, Mumbai
August 2024
in breeding plumage, These long plumes along the nape, were much sought after for hats in Western Europe, almost causing extinction of this species.
Resident species in India. The most attractive part of these birds are their bright yellow feet, that appears as if its an elegant fashionable bird wearing yellow boots in slush.