Snowy Egrets seem to have two speeds: full on or full off. At times they are patiently waiting or stalking fish, and then the very next moment they are full of frantic energy.
Growing up in south-western New York, you simply don’t come across Snowy Egrets. I saw my first one in 1988 when I was a grad student helping teach the Ecology of the Everglades. I had seen photos of these guys many times, but seeing them in real life was even better than I anticipated. They are gorgeous little birds with interesting behaviors. Despite their small stature, they can be pretty feisty. I’ve watched a handful of Snowy Egrets successfully mob together and harass White Ibis to steal their food. Typically, however, they are placidly stalking fish at the water’s edge, which is a much more peaceful image.
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