Egrets

When I was on the "high bridge" in Lemont, IL, taking pictures of the Santa Fe bridge across the Des Plaines river, I noticed a couple of egrets off to the side.

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And after I had taken pictures of I&M Canal Lock #2 in Lockport, IL, on my drive back I noticed an Egret standing on the edge of the canal.

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I was surprised that it stuck around while I got out of the van and fumbled with the camera. But it wasn't going to pose forever. It took off.

If you are having trouble finding it in the following, look just above the canal surface near the grasses.