Great Egret  Egretta alba ssp.

Two subspecies occur in the UAE; nominate alba and the eastern modesta

Ra's al-Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, 23.12.2007

Ra's al-Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, 28.11.2006

Khor Kalba, 16.11.2006

Dubai, 06.10.2005

Both photos from Safa Park, 27.02.2005