The Great Egret’s chosen landing spot was occupied, but it didn’t slow him down or cause him to alter his plan.
It worked out as the immature Snowy Egret just kept on walking, never turning his head.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
July 4, 2026
The abandoned pole this Snowy Egret is standing on lays in an outlet from the big pond at Donnelley Wildlife Management Area.
Wading birds do a lot of hunting here as the water flows out and fish get cornered up against the log.
Once this Snowy Egret spotted me he opted to watch from a further perch. Within a half hour most of that water will have drained, changing his fishing opportunities.
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
June 21, 2026
Snowy Egrets are known for their feisty antics, often with a variety of squawks to go with it. This fellow was taking a break in a very peaceful location.
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
September 5, 2025
This scene unfolded on the back side of Lodge Pond where a pool of water formed as the pond drained.
Wading birds follow the food, and they are not bothered by the presence of Alligators.
Although maybe the Snowy Egret center front should have been.
The Alligators were actually chewing on whatever they found in the water but I have seen them snap at and catch a bird.
All good for the Snowy, this time!
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
September 1, 2025
Sometimes birds just make me laugh.
Usually it is the Snowy Egrets with comical behavior but this time a Roseate Spoonbill was feeding away from the bigger group and seemed to have something to say.
Then he took a short-hop flight over the Snowy Egret.
Landed with more drama…
…then took a walk.
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
September 1, 2025
Showing off his yellow feet, a Snowy Egret was patiently waiting on the supports of a rice field trunk watching the water flow out.
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area
June 17, 2025
Wading birds often follow each other, presuming that the leader has spotted some food.
A Snowy Egret that landing in the grass near the bank of the pond attracted a Great Egret.
That was then followed by another Snowy Egret…
…photo bombing the Great Egret. Or maybe vice-versa.
I didn’t see any of them get anything to eat.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
May 19, 2025
Several Snowy Egrets were looking for sticks at the edge of the pond, and this one did some creative stretching to check out his options.
Meanwhile, this one found the perfect stick.
And away he went with it…
into a tree that hadn’t leafed out yet.
Where his mate was waiting.
Cypress Wetlands, Port Royal, SC
April 10, 2025
What I really wanted was a nice picture of this Snowy Egret lined up with the Pelicans in the background.
Sometimes the terrain keeps you from getting in the right spot and you take what is available.
Black Point Wildlife Drive, Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge, Florida
February 10 2025
We arrived at Black Point Drive just after sunrise and there was a lot of fog around, making a weird light. This Snowy Egret was taking a break from fishing in this little pond.
Black Point Wildlife Drive, Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge, Florida
February 10, 2025
