Snowy Egret Strutting Between Pied-billed Grebes

Snowy Egret and Grebes Feeding Together

A small flock of Pied-billed Grebes, which feed underwater on small fish and invertebrates, were following a strutting Snowy Egret.

Snowy Egret Strutting Between Pied-billed Grebes
Snowy Egret Strutting Between Pied-billed Grebes

The water was pretty shallow but it didn’t stop the Grebes from diving in the Snowy Egret’s wake.

Snowy Egret Strutting Between Pied-billed Grebes
Snowy Egret Strutting Between Pied-billed Grebes

The Snowy Egret was quick to take advantage of the prey the Grebes were stirring up.

Snowy Egret Feeding Between Pied-billed Grebes
Snowy Egret Feeding Between Pied-billed Grebes

As usual, the Snowy did like to be the leader of the pack.

Snowy Egret Feeding With Pied-billed Grebes
Snowy Egret Feeding With Pied-billed Grebes

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
October 24, 2022

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