The Great White is about 41 inches tall with a 55 inch wingspan. Like
the Snowy Egret it was once hunted nearly
to extinction for its plumage.
The Great
White Egret (also Great Snowy Egret) is like
the Great Blue Heron in size
and hunting habits.
This
bird took some time out to stand on the old bridge and just
look around.
The
bright white Egret stands out sharply against the greenery of
the marsh, but blends in with the clouds when seen against the
blue sky.
I
love to watch a white Egret flying overhead - the white wings
against the blue sky, the sun shining through a lacy pattern
of feathers, the play of wing against wind....makes me wish I
could be up there flying with them!
