snowy egret

Egretta thula

Member of typical herons and egrets (subfamily Ardeinae)
pelicans, herons, and allies (order Pelecaniformes)
waterbirds
birds (class Aves)
animals (kingdom Animalia)

Caution: There are other wild species of this genus not yet included in this guide.

yellow feet; compare to great egret (Ardea alba)

leg color varies among individuals

Chris’s observations: 14 (all are research grade)

Locations:

Coyote Hills RP: 9
Guadalupe River Trail: 2
Bay Trail
Coyote Creek Trail
Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Months:

Jul.: 6
Aug.: 1
Sep.: 0
Oct.: 1
Nov.: 1
Dec.: 0
Jan.: 2
Feb.: 1
Mar.: 0
Apr.: 2

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Taxon info: iNaturalist – AllAboutBirds

Bay Area species: iNaturalist