Snowy Egret on estuary

The Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) is a small white heron. It is the American counterpart to the very similar Old World Little Egre. The birds eat... more

by Jeff Folger

Title

Snowy Egret on estuary

Artist

Jeff Folger

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Photograph - Digital Photography

Description

The Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) is a small white heron. It is the American counterpart to the very similar Old World Little Egre. The birds eat fish, crustaceans, insects and small reptiles. They stalk prey in shallow water, often running or shuffling their feet, flushing prey into view, as well "dip-fishing" by flying with their feet just over the water. Snowy Egrets may also stand still and wait to ambush prey, or hunt for insects stirred up by domestic animals in open fields.

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March 12th, 2013