I and several other folks walked underneath this Great Egret over the course of an hour.

In that hour the weather completely changed from a gorgeous blue sky morning to total overcast. Just as I was passing underneath after walking the dike, the Great Egret decided to go.

I wasn’t really prepared but took the shots anyway…

I was using my new OM System camera and wasn’t quick enough to zoom out to catch the entire bird.

Even so, I liked the detail on his feathers.

And when he got a bit further away he was fully in the frame.

Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
November 23, 2025