22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Snowy Egret After the Rain

After days of torrential rainfall, this snowy egret was able to enjoy a peaceful evening perched on a branch overlooking Egan's Creek. There were plenty of dinner opportunities washed by the abnormally high tidal level on the brackish water side of the creek once the rain stopped.

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Date Taken: 09.2024
Date Uploaded: 09.2024
Photo Location: Fernandina Beach, Florida, United States of America
Copyright: © Kyle Gibson