EGRET or HERON?

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EGRET or HERON?

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Hi all, I am new to this forum but I am hoping to become a regular as I begin to learn more about birds in the WA region and beyond. I have tried to figure out the exact identity of this bird but with no luck. My first guess was that it's a sort of egret. Can anyone help? The photo was taken in South Perth, WA.

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Having trouble uploading the image :S

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hopefully this worked!

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Bourke
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Hi Jellycakes,

Your bird is an Australian Darter, more closely related to cormorants than herons or egrets it's a bird that dives and swims for around a minute at a time searching for prey. It's often seen on perches with spread wings drying out it's feathers.

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Nice pic, and well done for mastering the photo thing. it takes everyone a while at first!!
CHeers

Birdie

Sunshine Coast Queensland

jellycakes
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Thanks for the info Bourke! I am envious of your knowledge!

Birdie, thanks for that. I felt pretty silly at the time :)

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You probably felt about as silly as I did jellycakes. By the way, nice shot.

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Trev

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