Snowy Egret Fishing on the Fly

Snowy Egret Fishing on the Fly

This canal runs along side an old rice field impoundment and on this morning it was hopping with little fish.

Snowy Egret Fishing on the Fly
Snowy Egret Fishing on the Fly

A Snowy Egret was showing off how to catch breakfast while keeping your wings dry.

Snowy Egret Fishing on the Fly
Snowy Egret Fishing on the Fly

They swallow as they go so it’s hard to say if he was successful.

Snowy Egret Fishing on the Fly
Snowy Egret Fishing on the Fly

Let’s try this again…

Snowy Egret Fishing on the Fly
Snowy Egret Fishing on the Fly

Drag your toes in the water… then a face plant…

Snowy Egret Fishing on the Fly
Snowy Egret Fishing on the Fly

Then liftoff!

Snowy Egret Fishing on the Fly
Snowy Egret Fishing on the Fly

The Alligator was just a bonus.

Snowy Egret Fishing on the Fly
Snowy Egret Fishing on the Fly

Bear Island Wildlife Management Area, SC
September 14, 2022

8 thoughts on “Snowy Egret Fishing on the Fly”

    1. Thanks, Belinda! Yes, we are starting to see some hints of fall with the grasses turning and vegetation in general slumping down.

      Do you get a big color splash from the changing leaves where you are?

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