This gorgeous Snowy Egret was spotted at what I refer to as “The Walmart Pond”, a small pond on the side of the Buffalo Ridge Walmart parking lot off of CR 466 near The Villages, FL. I have often gone to this particular pond to watch the egrets, herons, gators and other wildlife there. I took these pictures back on April 9, 2016. It is one of my favorite hot-spots for spotting wading birds.
The Snowy Egret is in its breeding plumage. The Snowy Egret has a black bill, blackish green legs and mustard-yellow feet. It is a smaller egret but is slightly larger than the Cattle Egret. The Snowy Egret eats fish, frogs, tadpoles, aquatic snails, larger aquatic and near shoreline insects and worms. I am usually rewarded by seeing at least a few water birds, ducks, or the big waders. Please click on the thumbnail image to see the larger version of the picture. Enjoy!
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Comments on: "A Pretty Snowy Egret at the Walmart Pond" (4)
LOL, I wish my Walmart had a pond like yours. The birds are awesome there, I love the Snowy Egret. Great photos.
Happy Monday, enjoy your new week ahead!
Hi Eileen, I find it so interesting how business and wildlife work well here for the most part. I think people are kind and like the critters (even the ‘gators unless they get huge and threatening). Have a great day tomorrow.
should be called ‘showy egrets’. 🙂
Hi Tex, Oh yes! Great idea. Have a fabulous day tomorrow.