Snowy Egret With A Dragonfly

By Steve Creek | Published July 2, 2012

A Snowy Egret With A Dragonfly

A Snowy Egret Eating A Dragonfly

It has been super hot here in Arkansas (Low 100′s) so I decided to visit Lock and Dam Number 13 which is just a few miles from my home (Arkansas River). Most of the time I can find some great bird action around the Dam but if not I can always watch people fishing.

I was watching this Snowy Egret catching Dragonflies out of the air which is just amazing. Dragonflies are some of the fastest insects in the world.

Tomorrow I will post more photos of this Snowy Egret with a larger Dragonfly: A Snowy Egret Eating A Large Dragonfly

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11 Comments

  1. Posted July 2, 2012 at 5:07 am by Dan Huber | Permalink

    Very nice captures Steve , amazing they are able to snag the dragons

  2. Posted July 2, 2012 at 6:11 am by Steve Creek | Permalink

    Thanks Dan! It took me awhile to figure out what it was catching because both were fast.

  3. Posted July 2, 2012 at 7:03 am by Mia McPherson | Permalink

    Wonderful photos Steve! Great catch for you and the Snowy Egret.

  4. Posted July 2, 2012 at 7:10 am by Steve Creek | Permalink

    Thank you Mia!

  5. Posted July 2, 2012 at 8:24 am by Elijah Goodwin | Permalink

    Nice capture Steve!

  6. Posted July 2, 2012 at 3:24 pm by Barbara | Permalink

    You’re pretty fast with that shutter Steve – wonderful photos!

  7. Posted July 2, 2012 at 7:25 pm by Judi King | Permalink

    Love that yellow eyes & feet, such a flashy dresser. Great photos!

  8. Posted July 2, 2012 at 7:39 pm by Cynthia L. White | Permalink

    Wonderful catch – for the Egret ……and you!!

  9. Posted July 2, 2012 at 9:11 pm by Susan | Permalink

    Wow, sweet captures!

  10. Posted July 3, 2012 at 10:06 am by Steve Creek | Permalink

    Thanks everyone! These birds have gotten use to the people fishing so they have been easy for me to photograph.

  11. Posted July 3, 2012 at 3:53 pm by Judy | Permalink

    Amazing bird! Wouldn’t he look handsome in a top hat and bow tie? These shots make me smile. Thanks!

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  1. By - Gregory Allen Deese on July 8, 2012 at 11:42 pm

    [...] Snowy Egret With A Dragonfly – it’s always astounding to watch wildlife in action, and this post from Steve Creek brings this concept to our screens quite nicely.  This gorgeous bird is catching dragonflies out of the air, and Steve gets a fabulous set of shots to showcase this. [...]

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