Great Egret Hunting in Shallow Wetland Waters

Great Egret Hunting in Shallow Wetland Waters

Sunday, April 26th, 2026 at 10:14:33 PM · 2026/Yolo Bypass Wetlands

A pristine white Great Egret wades through shallow, muddy waters in a wetland marsh environment. The bird is captured in a classic hunting stance with its long neck curved in an S-shape, pointing its orange-yellow bill downward toward the water. The wetland habitat features a mix of green reeds and dried brown grasses both emerging from and reflected in the calm water. The soft natural lighting highlights the egret's pure white plumage against the muted earth tones of the marsh setting.

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