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Snowy egret on the hunt at Wakodahatchee Wetlands near Boca Raton, Florida.

#snowyegret #wadingbirds #floridawildlife #birds #birdphotography
Snowy egret
October 11, 2026 at 3:35 AM
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Stillness settles over dark waters.
A luminous spirit graces the shore.
Soft warmth lingers across delicate plumes.
Peaceful wonders bloom in silence.
Nature and elegance endure.

#snowyegret #photography #nature #birds #naturephotography #wildlifephotography
October 9, 2026 at 6:11 PM
the-old-kid.bsky.social
Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BirdSupermodel

I've gotta go with the Snowy Egret

#SnowyEgret #Egret #wildlifephotography #wildlife #naturephotography #nature #photography #birds #wadingbirds #mediumbirds #🪶
October 6, 2026 at 11:35 AM
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#MoodyMonday

I'd be a moody mess too if my hair looked like this 🤭

#ECK #photography #birds #SnowyEgret
Photo of a Snowy Egret preening in a tree. The bird's head feathers look to be in complete disarray and are messy. The edit is a moody one with deeper darker colors leaving the most light on the bird
October 5, 2026 at 3:19 PM
natureslivinglight.bsky.social
A touch of light above tranquil waters.
Soft reflections wander beneath silent wings.
The world narrows to blue and ivory.
For a breath, nothing is asked or given.
Nature is enough

#snowyegret #photography #bird #nature #naturephotography #wildlifephotography
October 3, 2026 at 10:21 PM
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A Snowy Egret stands almost motionless in the shallows, its reflection stretching through the gold and blue water. 🪶

📍 Baytown Nature Center, Baytown, TX
📸 Canon EOS R50 + RF 100-400mm

#SnowyEgret #BirdPhotography #TexasBirds
A Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) stands in shallow water at Baytown Nature Center in Baytown, Texas. The white egret faces left with its long black bill extended over the water, yellow facial skin visible around the eye, and wispy white plumes trailing from its head. Its legs and body form a rippled reflection in the pale gold and blue water. ⭕ Aperture: ƒ/9 ⏱️ Shutter Speed: 1/1600s 💡 ISO 500 📏 Focal Length: 400mm 📅 Date: Mon, 07 Sep 2026 🕐 Time: 9:08 AM 📍 Location: 29° 45' 11.61" N, 95° 2' 59.19" W 📸 Camera: Canon EOS R50 🔍 Lens: RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM © 2026 Jason Dentler, All Rights Reserved
October 10, 2026 at 1:25 PM
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#BirdoftheDay #Bestofthemonth #TricolorHeron #GreatEgret #SnowyEgret Just workmanlike images from #SpoonbillPond

#birds #birdsofbluesky #nature #wildlife #birdphotography #photography
September 30, 2026 at 11:15 AM
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Today's #BirdoftheDay theme is #Black&White, and the alt is #Vivid. Since I didn't have anything for yesterday, here's one from each category; a #SnowyEgret and a #RoseateSpoonbill
A Snowy Egret preens, almost creating a heart shape by pulling its feathers out. A Roseate Spoonbill seen from above as it splashes in shallow water.
October 1, 2026 at 12:04 PM
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Pure light takes form above the calm blue tide.
Silken wings lift into quiet air.
Soft ripples reflect a fleeting moment of stillness.
Nature moves in effortless, solitary grace.
Peace unfolds where sky and waters meet.

#snowyegret#birds #nature #naturephotography #wildlifephotography
September 30, 2026 at 7:59 PM
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#BirdOfTheDay theme is #EFG. A #SnowyEgret giving the evil eye. #birds #evileye #Egrets #greenbackground.
September 29, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is:
#Black&White; any shot in black and white. Alt. is #Vivid; any bird with bright colors.
#SnowyEgret #wadingBird #birds #nature #wildlife #thelittlethings #ECK #photography #ClassicMono #B&W
A black and white photograph of a Snowy Egret that is standing in the shallows of the beach with a soft wave braking in the background. Interesting information: Among the most elegant of the herons, the slender Snowy Egret sets off immaculate white plumage with black legs and brilliant yellow feet. Those feet seem to play a role in stirring up or herding small aquatic animals as the egret forages. Breeding Snowy Egrets grow filmy, curving plumes that once fetched astronomical prices in the fashion industry, endangering the species. Early conservationists rallied to protect egrets by the early twentieth century, and this species is once again a common sight in shallow coastal wetlands. Male and female Snowy Egrets take turns incubating their eggs. As one mate takes over for the other, it sometimes presents a stick, almost as if passing a baton. Both parents continue caring for the young when they hatch. During the breeding season, adult Snowy Egrets develop long, wispy feathers on their backs, necks, and heads. In 1886 these plumes were valued at $32 per ounce, which was twice the price of gold at the time. Plume-hunting for the fashion industry killed many Snowy Egrets and other birds until reforms were passed in the early twentieth century. The recovery of shorebird populations through the work of concerned citizens was an early triumph and helped give birth to the conservation movement. Snowy Egrets sometimes mate with other heron species and produce hybrid offspring. They have been known to hybridize with Tricolored Herons, Little Blue Herons, and Cattle Egrets.
October 1, 2026 at 2:17 PM
woodspritephoto.bsky.social
A Snowy Egret cuts across the winter sky, sunlight shining through its raised wing and those unmistakable yellow feet trailing behind. 🪶

📍 Archbishop Fiorenza Park North, Houston, TX
📸 Canon EOS R50 + RF 100-400mm

#SnowyEgret #BirdPhotography
A Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) flies from left to right across a pale blue sky at Archbishop Joseph Fiorenza Park North in Houston, Texas. Its white wings are raised high above its body, glowing slightly in the light, while its long black legs trail behind with bright yellow feet visible. The rear half of a Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) in flight fills the right side of the frame against a pale blue sky. One translucent white wing stretches upward while long black legs and yellow feet trail behind. The front half of a Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) in flight enters from the left against a pale blue sky. Its white head, yellow eye and lores, and long black bill point forward while the tip of a raised wing reaches into the upper corner. ⭕ Aperture: ƒ/6.3 ⏱️ Shutter Speed: 1/1000s 💡 ISO 100 📏 Focal Length: 100mm 📅 Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2026 🕐 Time: 2:48 PM 📍 Location: 29° 43' 7.74" N, 95° 37' 38.5" W 📸 Camera: Canon EOS R50 🔍 Lens: RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM © 2026 Jason Dentler, All Rights Reserved
October 5, 2026 at 12:54 PM
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Snowy Egret
#egret #snowyegret #birds #animals #birding #birdwatching #nature #wildbird #wildlife #photography #outdoors #texas #naturephotography #lake #parks #parksandrec #animalphotography #wildlifephotography #outdoorphotography #photographersunited #photographersofbluesky #coloraday #bluetue
A medium shot of a Snowy Egret standing on a embankment with a lake visible behind it. The lake is reflecting the bright blue of the sky. #egret #snowyegret #birds #animals #birding #birdwatching #nature #wildbird #wildlife #photography #outdoors #texas #naturephotography #lake #parks #parksandrec #animalphotography #wildlifephotography #outdoorphotography #photographersunited #photographersofbluesky #coloraday #bluetue
September 29, 2026 at 10:05 PM
woodspritephoto.bsky.social
A Snowy Egret 🪶 in flight along Brays Bayou, its wings sweeping through a stop-motion sequence above the bayou vegetation.

📍 Arthur Storey Park, Houston, TX
📸 Sony α7R VI + FE 100-400mm F5.6-8 OSS

#SnowyEgret #BirdPhotography #HoustonWildlife
September 30, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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Gentle wings drift across tranquil waters.
Radiant feathers gather the light of day.
Grace lingers upon the whispering breeze.
Beauty unfolds within every rippling reflection.
The heart finds peace in Nature.

#photography #birdoftheday #naturephotography #snowyegret #wildlifephotography #birds
September 28, 2026 at 8:46 PM
natureslivinglight.bsky.social
Wings carry the beauty of quiet moments.
Stillness lingers between each passing tide.
Feathers hold the elegance of nature's design.
Gentle currents echo a timeless calm.
Nature offers inspiration in every season. 🐦

#snowyegret #egret #birds #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography
September 27, 2026 at 6:26 PM
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Came and visited Flagler Beach Florida a few years back. Hung out with me for an hour or so.
#birds
#snowyegret
September 27, 2026 at 10:42 PM
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Snowy Egret
#egret #snowyegret #birds #texas #animals #birding #birdwatching #nature #wildbird #wildlife #photography #outdoors #texas #naturephotography #parks #parksandrec #animalphotography #wildlifephotography #outdoorphotography #photographersunited #forestfriday #flyday #photographersofbluesky
A medium shot of a Snowy Egret perched on a branch under a shady canopy of leaves. The branch crosses in front of the egret, obscuring it, and there are branches and leaves in soft focus in the background. #egret #snowyegret #birds #texas #animals #birding #birdwatching #nature #wildbird #wildlife #photography #outdoors #texas #naturephotography #parks #parksandrec #animalphotography #wildlifephotography #outdoorphotography #photographersunited #forestfriday #flyday #photographersofbluesky
September 25, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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#photography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #birds #birdphotography #greategret #snowyegret #greatblueheron #mockingbird
September 25, 2026 at 12:49 AM
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Snowy Egret
#egret #snowyegret #birds #texas #animals #birding #birdwatching #nature #wildbird #wildlife #photography #outdoors #texas #naturephotography #lake #parks #parksandrec #animalphotography #wildlifephotography #outdoorphotography #photographersunited #photographersofbluesky
A wide shot of a Snowy Egret walking to the right of frame. The lake reflects a deep green and a grassy berm is visible in the background. #egret #snowyegret #birds #texas #animals #birding #birdwatching #nature #wildbird #wildlife #photography #outdoors #texas #naturephotography #lake #parks #parksandrec #animalphotography #wildlifephotography #outdoorphotography #photographersunited #photographersofbluesky
September 23, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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Snowy Egret and a Mallard
#egret #snowyegret #birds #mallard #duck #animals #birding #birdwatching #nature #wildbird #wildlife #photography #outdoors #naturephotography #lake #parks #parksandrec #animalphotography #wildlifephotography #outdoorphotography #photographersunited #photographersofbluesky
A Snowy Egret facing to the right as a Mallard swims towards the left of frame. The lake reflects a deep green and a grassy berm is visible in the background. #egret #snowyegret #birds #mallard #duck #animals #birding #birdwatching #nature #wildbird #wildlife #photography #outdoors #texas #naturephotography #lake #parks #parksandrec #animalphotography #wildlifephotography #outdoorphotography #photographersunited #photographersofbluesky
September 23, 2026 at 8:03 PM
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Snowy Egret and Mallard
#egret #snowyegret #birds #animals #birding #birdwatching #nature #wildbird #wildlife #photography #outdoors #mallard #duck #naturephotography #lake #parks #parksandrec #animalphotography #wildlifephotography #outdoorphotography #photographersunited #photographersofbluesky
A Snowy Egret with its beak in the water as a Mallard swims towards the left of frame. The lake reflects a deep green and a grassy berm is visible in the background. #egret #snowyegret #birds #mallard #duck #animals #birding #birdwatching #nature #wildbird #wildlife #photography #outdoors #texas #naturephotography #lake #parks #parksandrec #animalphotography #wildlifephotography #outdoorphotography #photographersunited #photographersofbluesky
September 23, 2026 at 7:04 PM
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Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #LightAndShadow

Here is a Snowy Egret

#SnowyEgret #egret #wildlifephotography #wildlife #naturephotography #nature #photography #birds #wadingbirds #mediumbirds #🪶
September 21, 2026 at 3:36 PM
swede1952.bsky.social
Reflections at Low Tide

This image caught my eye partly because of the contrast between the sandbar and the ...

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#photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #gull #heron #egret #RingBilledgull #snowyegret
"A quiet stretch of shoreline lies under soft, warm light, the kind that comes in the early morning or late afternoon. The water is calm enough to act like a mirror, rippling gently as it reflects the sky and the shapes of the birds moving above it. On the upper left of the scene, a ring‑billed gull stands on a pale sandbar. Its white body catches the light, making it glow against the smooth, simple background of sand. One leg is lifted slightly, giving the gull a poised, almost thoughtful stance, as if it’s pausing between steps. Its posture is upright and confident, the full silhouette clear and crisp. Closer to the viewer, in the lower right, a snowy egret bends deeply forward over a shallow tidal pool. Its long neck curves like a white ribbon, and its head is submerged in the water as it searches for food. The egret’s delicate feathers brush the surface, and the water around it shimmers with reflections — silver, gold, and soft blue tones blending together. The egret’s reflection stretches downward, elongated and wavering, giving the scene a sense of quiet motion. The two birds share the frame but inhabit different worlds: the gull on dry sand, still and elevated; the egret in the water, active and intent. Their contrasting poses — one upright, one folded — create a natural balance, a gentle diagonal across the image. The whole scene feels peaceful, like a moment suspended between tides." - Microsoft Copilot
September 22, 2026 at 5:56 PM
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#Scruffy #BirdoftheDay #SnowyEgret #Sanibel

#birds #nature #wildlife #birdphotography #naturephotography #egret
September 19, 2026 at 4:10 PM