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#BirdoftheDay theme of #LookingAtYou A snowy egret (Egretta thula) stows its tray tables and moves seats to the upright as it begins its initial decent into the Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge SF Bay May 2025 #bird #donedwards #snowyegret #photography #nature #nikon #NaturePhotograhpy 🪶

Tidal Ghost

I was out early on the beach in Gulfport, Mississippi, wrestling with the shifting light—sun and shade playing tug-of-war. Still, I managed to capture a few usable shots, including this image of a snowy egret (Egretta thula) wading through a tidal pool.

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"A solitary snowy egret stands poised in a shallow tidal pool, its slender frame reflected with near-perfect clarity on the still surface below. The egret’s plumage is a luminous white, soft and layered like freshly combed silk, catching the light in delicate ripples across its body. Its neck curves in a gentle S-shape, leading to a sharp black beak that points downward with quiet intent.

The egret’s legs are long and black, ending in bright yellow feet that seem almost painted—like ceremonial slippers dipped in gold. These feet rest lightly on the water’s surface, barely disturbing the calm, as if the bird itself were a whisper in the landscape.

The background is softly blurred, a wash of muted tones—grays, browns, and hints of green—that make the egret’s whiteness even more striking. The water is glassy and still, mirroring the bird so precisely that the reflection feels like a twin, a ghostly echo beneath the real.

There is no movement, no splash—just the egret and its reflection, suspended in a moment of serene stillness. The image is signed “© Swede’s Photographs” in the bottom right corner, a quiet mark of authorship on this visual poem." - Microsoft Copilot

A snowy egret (Egretta thula) in the Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge SF Bay May 2025 #bird #birds #donedwards #snowyegret #photography #nature #nikon #cvvhrn #NaturePhotograhpy 🪶

Golden Slippers

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A Snowy egret bird standing on a fallen log over Clear Creek in Wheat Ridge, Colo.

Snowy Egret Hunting Under a Bridge: Snowy Egrets make such fun photography subjects! Their stark white form against the background of their often dark hunting spots give them such a flair, and their dramatic hunting poses make them look as if they are hamming for the camera. #egret #snowyegret #sandiego #california #birds #birdwatching #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #natgeo #vogel #oiseau #shorebirds #oiseaux #marshbirds #natgeowildlife

Quiet Glide

I’m fairly certain that when I captured this image, I assumed it was a great egret. But the dark beak and yellow feet tell a different story. This is a snowy egret (Egretta thula), drifting gracefully over a lake in Texas

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"A snowy egret (Egretta thula) glides through a clear blue sky, wings fully unfurled in a moment of elegant suspension. Its plumage is a luminous white, each feather etched with delicate precision, catching the sunlight like silk in motion. The egret’s slender neck curves forward, leading with quiet intent, while its sharp black beak points ahead like a compass. A splash of yellow near the beak adds a subtle accent, echoed by its striking yellow feet trailing behind black legs — a contrast that feels both natural and theatrical. Beneath the bird, the tops of green trees blur into abstraction, suggesting altitude and movement without anchoring the scene. The egret floats above it all, a solitary figure in a vast canvas of sky, captured mid-flight with clarity and grace. The photograph is signed “© Swede’s Photographs” in the bottom right corner, a quiet signature to a fleeting marvel." - Microsoft Copilot

Snowy Egret Taking Off From A shallow Pool
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High Stepper

A snowy egret (Egretta thula) moves gracefully through a tidal pool at low tide in Gulfport, Mississippi—its slender form mirrored in the shallow water as it searches with quiet precision.

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"A snowy egret stands in shallow water, its slender white body glowing against the darker ripples beneath. Its long neck curves gently forward, leading to a sharp, pointed beak poised for precision. The egret’s legs are black and spindly, ending in bright yellow feet that seem to tiptoe across the water’s surface. Each step sends soft ripples outward, distorting—but not erasing—its perfect reflection below.

The water is a mirror, tinted with subtle hues from the blurred reflections of nearby trees or buildings. These background shapes add depth without distracting from the egret’s quiet elegance. The bird appears focused, mid-stride, as if caught in a moment of sovereign stillness—alert, graceful, and entirely present.

The overall mood is serene, almost meditative. The egret moves like a ceremonial witness, its reflection a silent echo of its form and purpose." - Microsoft Copilot

On the Rocks

Here is a snowy egret (Egretta thula) that I saw at a hidden pond in Albany, Georgia.

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"A single snowy egret—Egretta thula—stands poised on a rocky shoreline beside a calm body of water. Its plumage is a brilliant, unblemished white, catching the light like ceremonial silk. The egret’s slender black beak points downward in quiet focus, while its long black legs end in startlingly bright yellow feet—like golden punctuation marks on the gray-brown rocks.

The rocks beneath the egret are irregular and weathered, scattered like ancient offerings at the edge of the tide. The water behind it is smooth and gently rippled, a muted silver-blue that reflects the sky without distraction. The egret’s posture is elegant and alert—neck slightly curved, body upright, feathers smooth and undisturbed.

There’s a sense of deliberate stillness in the scene, as if the egret is both sentinel and scribe—recording the moment with its presence alone. The contrast between the bird’s luminous white and the earthy tones of the rocks and water creates a visual hush, a sovereign pause in the rhythm of the shore." - Microsoft Copilot

A snowy egret (Egretta thula)in the Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge SF Bay June 2025 #bird #birds #donedwards #snowyegret #photography #nature #nikon #NaturePhotograhpy 🪶

Just Dipping My Toes In

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A Snowy Egret bird standing in a flowing creek. It has one foot partly out of the water.

We get beautiful white egrets at the beach here and also on the farm. With all of the rain, they sit in the ditches which are filled with water waiting for frogs. I love to see them!

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Snowy white egret on blue watercolor by artist Sharon Cummings. In a bedroom setting.

A snowy egret (Egretta thula) shows off it's mad fishing skills in the Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge SF Bay August 2025 #bird #birds #donedwards #snowyegret #photography #nature #nikon #NaturePhotograhpy 🪶

A snowy egret (Egretta thula) during golden hour in the Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge SF Bay August 2025 #bird #birds #donedwards #snowyegret #photography #nature #nikon #NaturePhotograhpy 🪶

A snowy egret (Egretta thula) flares to land in the Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge SF Bay August 2025 #bird #birds #donedwards #snowyegret #photography #nature #nikon #NaturePhotograhpy 🪶

Egret in the Wetlands

I spotted this snowy egret (Egretta thula) near Beaufort, South Carolina—at the same location where I saw a juvenile little blue heron just a few days ago. Interestingly, I’ve often noticed snowy egrets and juvenile little blue herons spending time together, and I’ve wondered why. Perhaps the young herons associate with egrets because of their similar appearance—and because there’s safety in numbers.

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