10256 Caught a LIve One!
Shad in shallow water are susceptible to huge die-offs when the water gets cold, even if the water doesn't freeze. After a fewl days of freezing temperatures at night, dead fish were visible in many places, which attracted a large number of herons and egrets. Even species that do not normally feed on fish ( like coots and Mallards) were taking part in the bonanza. Not all fish were dead. There were many that were still alive but not very energetic. They would also have been easy to catch. Marsh at T&P HIll, White Rock P ark, Dallas, Texas, 13 January 2025
10256 Caught a LIve One!
Shad in shallow water are susceptible to huge die-offs when the water gets cold, even if the water doesn't freeze. After a fewl days of freezing temperatures at night, dead fish were visible in many places, which attracted a large number of herons and egrets. Even species that do not normally feed on fish ( like coots and Mallards) were taking part in the bonanza. Not all fish were dead. There were many that were still alive but not very energetic. They would also have been easy to catch. Marsh at T&P HIll, White Rock P ark, Dallas, Texas, 13 January 2025