We’re calling these Great White Egrets “flamingoes” just because recently we heard a toddler who saw one say excitedly, “I see a flamingo!” That comparison is understandable with its long neck, and watching the way these Great White Egrets move their necks in this video fascinated me. It’s almost as if an invisible fishing line is attached to their necks, and a fisherman is slowly reeling in his line! This video was taken 2 days before my July 27th birthday, and the egrets reminded me of animals we saw in the Galapagos islands, because they showed no fear of us sitting just a few feet away.
Sit back and enjoy the magic of these majestic birds fishing at sunset! A lot is happening in this video: Great White Egrets fishing and eating, skimmers skimming by, and it looks like it’s sprinkling rain because there are SO many fish in the low tidal water. Near the end of the video, you can even see what we call “fish showers” as bigger fish pursue the smaller fish from beneath as the tide rises. Low tide on the salt marsh can be magical!
We leave you with a reminder that our virtual show is still playing at the West Deptford Public Library website until August 31st.
Thanks as always for reading!