This Great Egret was really showing off on perfect blue-sky day at the Alligator Farm rookery last week.
St. Augustine Alligator Farm, St. Augustine, FL
February 12, 2025
Great Egret, Mating Finery
Tag Archives: Great Egret
Great Egret Landing
Often I’ll photograph a bird flying straight at me even though the head is often not clear.
The hope is that I might not miss out if the bird turns or in this case lands with a “Ta da!”
This was taken the morning of some of my recent posts that started so foggy.
As the flog cleared the sky reflecting in the water appeared a lovely shade of blue.
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
December 30, 2024
Sparkly Light, Great Egret
The sunlight sparkled on the bare trees at the edge of the pond beyond this Great Egret while a little breeze caused the Spanish Moss to sway above his head.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
December 20, 2024
Great Egret, Flexible
First looking to his left…
…then to his right…
…then an effortless twist of the neck to check under the wing.
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
November 30, 2024
Fall Colors Around the Pond
The season is changing, looking more like autumn each day.
This was at the end of October when the changing hues of the grasses made a nice backdrop.
The water level in the pond was quite high. We’ve heard there is a plan to lower it sometime this month which will attract more birds with easier feeding opportunities.
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
October 30, 2024
Egrets in the Spoonie Tree
It was looking like fall, with the grasses fading to brown and the sun much lower in the sky on a recent morning at Donnelley WMA. The water was high in the big pond so wading birds were not feeding. A single Great Egret preened on one end of the Spoonie Tree.
And a Snow Egret posed in the sun on the other end.
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
October 8, 2024
Great Egret Chicks: Survival of the Most Aggressive
Great Egret chicks are extremely aggressive to each other… it is all about getting fed and survival.
They stab each other — anything to drive the siblings off and be the one to get fed.
As the adult is regurgitating the food he is getting chewed/stabbed also.
And as anyone who has witnessed this play out will attest, it is a wonder that all of them don’t lose an eye.
When all else fails turn yourself up-side down, and maybe you’ll catch or snatch something!
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, Charleston, SC
May 24, 2024
Great Egret Flying By
Great Egret gliding by the edge of the rookery, which is lined with a variety of tree species.
Cypress Wetlands, Port Royal, SC
April 5, 2024
Great Egret Over My Head
This Great Egret had been diligently gathering sticks for a nest.
After several ground forays and trips back to the nest he decided to try in the tree tops…
then took a break for some “me time” preening.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
March 26, 2024
Great Egret Mated Pair, Intertwined Necks
After their big alert this Great Egret mated pair shared a neck snuggle. And showed off some flexibility.
Cypress Wetlands, Port Royal, SC
March 13, 2024