Great EgretPhotograph by Andy Nguyen, My Shot
A large fish proves more than a mouthful for a hungry great egret, which lost its prize soon after this shot was snapped. This big bird may be seen across much of the globe but is nearly always found near water where food is plentiful.
Great egrets depend on aquatic habitats—salt or freshwater—and find food in ponds, wetlands, streams, and tidal flats. But some of their favorite meals may soon be off the menu—40 percent of all North America’s fish species are at risk of extinction. |