These Cattle Egrets were photographed while they foraged and congregated along the edges of a lake in the Great Trinity Forest. They were hunting insects and frogs in the tall grass along the shoreline. Occasionally, a few birds would enter the shallow water to wade. Groups of around eight individuals were frequently seen moving in and out of the area.
Later, I came across the scattered remains of an individual bird that had been preyed upon. White feathers were everywhere. This Cattle Egret was most likely the victim of a Coyote or Bobcat.
Observation Details
| County | – | Dallas |
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| City | – | Dallas | |
| Date | – | May 27, 2012 | |
| Time of Day | – | Noon | |
| Temperature | – | Warm (70-89°F/21-32°C) | |
| Weather | – | Partly Cloudy | |
| Habitat | – | Undeveloped-Wooded | |
| Type of Behavior | – | Congregating, Hunting | |
| Gender | – | Mixed | |
| Maturity | – | Adult | |
| Observer | – | Chris Jackson | |
| Main Article | – | Cattle Egret | Observation Location |
