LBI Neighbors

The snowy egret (Egrettathula) is a member of the heron family wading bird can be seen walking along the edge of the that makes its nest in the trees. This medium-sized, long-legged water in the salt marshes of New Jersey in the summer.

They migrate south in the winter.

The snowy egret is about two feet in length and has a wingspan of about three feet. It has white feathers and a yellow patch of skin around its eyes. This bird differs from the great white egret with its black bill, yellow feet, and small size. The snowy egret runs after its food. It eats shrimp, minnows and other small fish, crustaceans, and frogs