Fly Fishing, Great Egret

Fly Fishing, Great Egret

New meaning to the term ‘Fly Fishing’.

Great Egrets don’t do this very often and when they do it’s usually to grab a stick they see floating. This time it was something swimming near the surface.

Fly Fishing, Great Egret
Fly Fishing, Great Egret

This bird flew low and suddenly reached down to pluck something from the water.

Fly Fishing, Great Egret
Fly Fishing, Great Egret

I don’t think I have captured more than a few like this. Because it happens so rarely we are hardly ever prepared to catch it as a series. Most of the time we are following the birds flight and where they should be, not stopping mid air for a snack.

Fly Fishing, Great Egret
Fly Fishing, Great Egret

Above you can see the Egret did catch something. Hardly looks worth the effort, not to mention the gators swimming there.

Fly Fishing, Great Egret
Fly Fishing, Great Egret

A nice opportunity, I owe the Egret a thanks.

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