Texas wildlife
snowy egret
Egretta thula
Recognizable by its black bill, black legs, and bright yellow feet.
See the snowy egret up close
Best months
Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep
Best during spring nesting season at coastal rookeries; check the official report for current colony locations.
Where to look
Padre Island National Seashore (Malaquite Beach)Galveston Island State Park
Conservation status
Common resident and breeder along Texas coast
Good to know
What do snowy egrets eat?
They eat small fish, crustaceans, insects, and amphibians.
Where do they nest in Texas?
They nest in large colonies (rookeries) in mangroves and coastal thickets on the Gulf Coast.
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