As the flooding on Red River continues it creates plenty of new areas for large shore birds like the Great Egret to spend the day hunting.
These birds are a little smaller than the Herons…being pure white in color and easily spotted.
During breeding season they have a noticeable patch of lime green coloration from the eyes to the bill…later in the season this green will turn white once again.
We humans don’t appreciate the flooding but all the shore birds and waders certainly do and take advantage of their new found ponds.
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Big White Bird
Great Egret would be smaller in size than the Great Blue Heron but looks similar other than being pure white.
These birds are also found in wetlands/ponds where they search for food in the same manner as Herons.
Warmer Thoughts this Morning
When the mercury falls to – 31c and they say it’s -46c with the wind chill…thoughts turn to a warmer day back in the fall. Great Egret in-flight at Oak Hammock Marsh.
Now on the plus side…it’s a dry cold and no snow to shovel today.