Egret Encounters

Great Egrets are members of the heron family and can be found in the same habitats that support Great Blue Herons. Although not as large as Great Blue Herons, they sometimes seem larger because of their stunning white plumage.

Great Egrets rarely tolerate a close human presence, so getting a good quality image requires luck and patience. Fortunately, this juvenile made a very close pass as I sat quietly at Cooper Marsh.