The beautiful Little Egret is of tall, slender, dignified white birds moving slowly and elegantly through reeds and shallows, ever watchful for prey. Occasionally they lunge at hapless victims with their dagger-like bills then return to their previous calm. Little Egrets are the exception. They are more likely to be seen leaping and prancing about, plumes flicking, wings raised, legs stirring, grabbing their prey as it flees in panic from their frenetic activity.
Watercolour - A4 (21 x 29.7cm) on 300gsm canvas paper