I was so surprised and thrilled to see this many waders and water birds nesting so close to home. These Great Egrets display their gorgeous breeding plummage as they sit on their nests.
I could not have imagined this beautiful view of a mother Great Egret tucked in among spring berries and flowers. South Carolina is known for it's trees, many of which thrive near water.
The Great Egret hunts in water and will eat fish, amphibians and shell fish. They often stalk their prey or stand still and wait for the prey to come to them.
