Snowy Egret Washing And Eating A Fish

A Snowy Egret With A Large Fish

A Snowy Egret Trying To Swallow A Large Fish

A Snowy Egret Almost Has A Large Fish Swallowed

I noticed that if a Snowy Egret picks up bait fish that someone has left behind on the ground, it will take it to the water to wash it. My guess is that it is trying to get it slimy again so that it is easier to swallow. What do you think?

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11 Comments

  1. Posted July 4, 2012 at 6:50 am by Dan Huber | Permalink

    Neat observation Steve, and fantastic photos.

  2. Posted July 4, 2012 at 8:11 am by Steve Creek | Permalink

    Thank you Dan!

  3. Posted July 4, 2012 at 9:24 am by bonnie | Permalink

    Yes, I would think it would be too dry as it was, I do the same thing with pills I give my dog, lol, dip them in water, then down the hatch, lol.

  4. Posted July 4, 2012 at 11:42 am by Julie G. | Permalink

    Cool behavior photographs, Steve! You assumption sounds correct.

  5. Posted July 4, 2012 at 12:45 pm by Steve Creek | Permalink

    Thanks Bonnie and Julie!

  6. Posted July 4, 2012 at 12:52 pm by judi | Permalink

    GULP!! Maybe they are clean freaks too.

  7. Posted July 4, 2012 at 12:59 pm by Steve Creek | Permalink

    Maybe Judi” :)

  8. Posted July 4, 2012 at 4:43 pm by thecabinpath | Permalink

    ..that’s is what makes your work stand out.. you have a feel for the critters and nature…there are great photographers, but you not only have that talent, but you also have the instinct, heart, and awe for what you photograph. So many can “look” without really “seeing”…

  9. Posted July 4, 2012 at 6:38 pm by Steve Creek | Permalink

    Thank you so much! You made my day!

  10. Posted July 5, 2012 at 5:11 pm by Judith | Permalink

    Makes sense, Steve. Where were you perched to get these nice shots? Did the egret know you were there?

  11. Posted July 5, 2012 at 6:00 pm by Steve Creek | Permalink

    These were taken at an Arkansas Dam near where I live. They are use to the people that fish at the dam so they are easy to get close to.

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