Great egrets driven north by storms

[Mousetoescamper]

Recent storms drove shorebirds north along the Susquehanna River. We seldom see so many great egrets gathered here. Taken today south of Columbia, PA.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. You sure do have quite a few egrets!

They remind me of what I saw at High Island in Texas with Andy. But there they were expected! It was spring and they were raising their chicks.

These egrets picked a beautiful port to escape from the recent storms!

[Mousetoescamper]

3. The trees are on an island and the area is bordered by water lilies

I'll post a shot I took of the area earlier in the day.

[usonian]

2. I have no egrets.

Kidding and not kidding. I got some nice egret photos on my recent visit to SF Bay. I'll post one soon.

Never so many. That's an amazing sight. Perched in trees like Christmas ornaments. Cool!

[Mousetoescamper]

4. Egrets, I've had a few. But then again, too few to mention.

The birds were about an eighth of a mile away and the only way to get close was by boat. The serious birders along the shore were grousing about the kayakers spooking the birds. Can't say I blame them.

[StarryNite]

5. So beautiful!

[Mousetoescamper]

8. Thanks!

[AllaN01Bear]

6. wow.

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looks like u had a irruption of birds there , not an eruption.

[Mousetoescamper]

9. Ha! After a weather-related disruption.

[HeartsCanHope]

10. These are great photos!

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Especially love the shot of the egrets in the trees. Thanks for sharing!

[Mousetoescamper]

11. Thanks and you're welcome!

Please accept my belated welcome to DU!