14th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Egret of Magnolia Plantation Gardens

The subject of this photo is a beautiful Egret that has joined a rookery at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. This swamp contains hundreds of birds that make the Lowcountry home. This particular Egret allowed me to get surprisingly close to take the shot. I stood by very patiently, taking multiple shots until I had found the one I loved the most.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2016
Date Uploaded: 03.2016
Photo Location: Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America
Camera: SM-G925V
Copyright: © Michael Cahill