Great Egret Rising

Image Credit Flickr USer Stig Nygaard

The Ark in Space has a new feature out today which looks at an amazing bird – the Great Egret. As well as being found across the world (in four sub-species) this wonderful creature has a grace and poise all of its own. Along with the usual amazing picture selection, the article takes a look at how the Great Egret population was under threat last century – and all because of our desire to wear nice hats! Click on the picture or here to go to the post.