Pacific Reef-Egret flying, Vietnam

Ha Long Bay, Vietnam (August 2017)

Ha Long Bay has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The bay contains thousands of small limestone islands and is a popular one- or two-night boat trip departing from Ha Long. Our 4-hour transfer to Ha Long boat dock from Hanoi was organised by Hanoi La Siesta Hotel & Spa. We took a one-night trip on a Signature Cruise boat. There was the opportunity to visit Vung Vieng fishing village and a nearby pearl farm via small boats rowed by local women. This Pacific Reef-Egret was spotted at the pearl farm.

Status is classified as Least Concern. Also known as Pacific Reef Heron and Eastern Reef Egret. For more information on this bird species see the following links:
Pacific Reef-egret Egretta sacra / Internet Bird Collection
Pacific Reef-egret / Bird Forum
BirdLife International / Pacific Reef-egret Egretta sacra
ARKive / Pacific reef-egret (Egretta sacra)

Shooting Time 16:03
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/1600
Av(Aperture Value) 5.6
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 400