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Snowy Egret and snack

Egretta thula

Photo by joanbstanley
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Field Notes

Description:

Snowy Egrets are a medium-sized, totally white egret with a long slender black bill with yellow lores. The eyes are yellow and legs are black while feet are bright yellow. The head, neck and back have long, lacy plumes during breeding season.

Habitat:

Shallow water along shoreline of Lewisville Lake.

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