Snowy Egret
February 3, 2017
Herons are the largest birds that I've encountered. While living on Hilly Mill Road, we had several Blue Herons regularly visit our two-acre lake. On my first sighting, I thought a small plane was landing! Because the Blue Heron is so large, I was surprised to learn that the delicate Snowy Egret is in the same family.
The Snowy Egret is found year round in Florida. Adults are white with black bills and black legs. Often they are found wading at the water's edge, hiding their yellow feet.
Usually a quiet, patient fisher, if seen running back and forth through the water with their wings spread, they are chasing dinner. I get it--patience only goes so far, especially when you're hungry!
[Carolyn Fjeran, LowTide explorer/reflective writer; horticulturist & gardener; former writer for Cooperative Extension Service, Master Gardeners, and The Newnan Times-Herald]
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Herons are the largest birds that I've encountered. While living on Hilly Mill Road, we had several Blue Herons regularly visit our two-acre lake. On my first sighting, I thought a small plane was landing! Because the Blue Heron is so large, I was surprised to learn that the delicate Snowy Egret is in the same family.
The Snowy Egret is found year round in Florida. Adults are white with black bills and black legs. Often they are found wading at the water's edge, hiding their yellow feet.
Usually a quiet, patient fisher, if seen running back and forth through the water with their wings spread, they are chasing dinner. I get it--patience only goes so far, especially when you're hungry!
[Carolyn Fjeran, LowTide explorer/reflective writer; horticulturist & gardener; former writer for Cooperative Extension Service, Master Gardeners, and The Newnan Times-Herald]
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