Great Egret

Have you ever seen  the Great Egret in nature? It is hard to spot them because they blend in with their environment. The Great Egret has special adaptations for living in the water environment. It has long legs to feed in deep water without having to swim. It has broad feet so that it does not sink in the mud

What other adaptations does this bird have to aid its survival?

Egret Adaptations

Great Egret

Now download your field notebook and write down what you have found out.                

If you can visit a local wetland and see if you can spot the Great Egret. Draw a sketch in your field notebook

Label the special features it has for adapting to aquatic life.

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