Dancing for your food
A reddish egret dancing around in the San Diego River trying to scare up some food.
The reddish egret is considered one of the most active herons, and is often seen on the move. It stalks its prey (fish, frogs, crustaceans, and insects) in shallow water, typically near mud flats, while frequently running energetically and using the shadow of its wings to reduce glare on the water once it is in position to spear its prey.
All this activity provides for quite the show. While some birds such as great egrets seem to move at a glacial pace until they are ready to strike the reddish egret is always on the move, keeping things interesting.
Dancing for your food
A reddish egret dancing around in the San Diego River trying to scare up some food.
The reddish egret is considered one of the most active herons, and is often seen on the move. It stalks its prey (fish, frogs, crustaceans, and insects) in shallow water, typically near mud flats, while frequently running energetically and using the shadow of its wings to reduce glare on the water once it is in position to spear its prey.
All this activity provides for quite the show. While some birds such as great egrets seem to move at a glacial pace until they are ready to strike the reddish egret is always on the move, keeping things interesting.