Great Egret Wading in Flooded Marshland at Golden Hour

Great Egret Wading in Flooded Marshland at Golden Hour

Sunday, April 26th, 2026 at 10:37:45 PM · 2026/Yolo Bypass Wetlands

This wildlife photograph captures a solitary great egret standing in shallow wetland waters during golden hour. The elegant white bird is positioned in the center-left of the frame, wading among submerged rice stubble and aquatic vegetation. Green reeds frame the right side of the composition, while the background shows flooded agricultural land transitioning to dry ground. The soft evening light creates a warm, peaceful atmosphere typical of seasonal wetland flooding.

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