Great white egret, Hungary Aug. 28, 2025

Meet the great egret, also known as the great white egret. Found in the Americas, Asia, Africa and parts of Europe, these birds are often seen wading through wetlands, tidal flats and quiet streams. Patient and precise, they stand motionless for minutes, waiting for just the right moment to deliver a lightning-fast strike. Fish are their main prey, but they also eat frogs, reptiles and even small mammals. In Canada, great egrets are seasonal visitors, commonly spotted in southern Ontario and southern Quebec during the warmer months.

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