Snow Egret Hunting On The Fly

Snowy Egret Getting Lunch

The movement in the water is little fish jumping ahead of the approaching Snowy Egret.

Snow Egret Hunting On The Fly
Snow Egret Hunting On The Fly

The fish may think they are escaping…

Snow Egret Hunting On The Fly
Snow Egret Hunting On The Fly

…but it seems to help the egret snag his snack…

Snow Egret Hunting On The Fly
Snow Egret Hunting On The Fly

…which he eats on the fly while circling around for another pass.

Snow Egret Hunting On The Fly
Snow Egret Hunting On The Fly

Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
April 2, 2023

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