Great egret

The great egret is a tall, all-white wading bird with a yellow bill and long black legs. In Manitoba they show up in the marshes and shallow wetlands from spring into late summer, stalking fish and frogs or drifting past on slow, deep wingbeats.

Great egret in flight over dry grass with wings raised high

Photos

  • Great egret in flight over dry grass with wings raised high
  • Great egret standing in the water in front of golden reeds
  • Great egret flying low over marsh grass
  • Great egret in flight with wings raised against a green background
  • Great egret flying past trees at the edge of a marsh
  • Great egret standing among tall green reeds
  • Great egret landing in shallow water with wings spread
  • Great egret standing in still water with its reflection
  • Three great egrets wading in a green marsh pond
  • Great egrets standing in front of green reeds, reflected in the water
  • Great egret wading among tall reeds
  • Great egrets together in a marsh, one with wings spread

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