Snowy Egret Wading in Flooded Wetland Habitat

Snowy Egret Wading in Flooded Wetland Habitat

Sunday, April 26th, 2026 at 10:37:58 PM · 2026/Yolo Bypass Wetlands

A pristine white Snowy Egret stands in shallow water surrounded by cut rice stubble and tall grasses in what appears to be a seasonally flooded agricultural wetland. The bird is captured mid-hunt, carefully navigating the water's edge with its characteristic black legs and yellow feet visible. The scene shows the transition between cultivated land and natural wetland habitat, with stubble protruding from the water's surface and green reeds growing along the margins. The calm water creates subtle reflections of the vegetation, while the background shows the flooded field extending into the distance.

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