On my website, www.birds ofnewengland.com, last week I posted a photo of the legs and feet of a Snowy Egret as part of a bird quiz. Check it out if you want a close-up of what is being described.

The Great Egret is a symbol of resilience, strength, and prosperity. The Audubon Society uses this bird’s imagery to represent the benefits of successful bird conservation efforts. Let’s learn more ...

John James Audubon, the pre-eminent 19th-century painter of birds, considered the snowy egret to be one of America’s surpassingly beautiful species. The egret, he noted, was also abundant.