Birds, Snowy Egret How They Live By Ellie Shim

Basic life cycle They are a new born egg. Finally in the outside world Nearly an adult. Fully grown Snowy Egret.

Starting to mate The Snowy Egrets’ breeding season begins in March, April or May. These birds are beautiful or handsome thanks to the snow white feather. Using this strong point, they attract the females. They stick the feathers out that grows on the heads and chest to attract the females. Doing this, makes the male look strong and handsome. Many of the female birds like the bird’s strong looks.

Building the nest. First of all the Snowy Egret finds a place to make the nest. This place is near the Barrier islands (an island that forms in the shallow water along the coastline) and in shrubs that are few feet off the ground. These birds build a safe nest for their eggs. They need reeds and twigs. The birds have a organized rule. The male gets the material, and the female constructs.

From egg to baby After the big construction of the nest, the female will crouch down and lay her eggs. She will lay about three to five greenish- blue-ish eggs. The parents will take turns to take care of the eggs for three weeks until they hatch. The eggs will one day hatch. Following their organized rule, they will take turns giving the babies regurgitated food. (food that were spat out and given to the other) The chicks will fledge when they are about one month old.

Nearly grown The baby birds will leave their nest in about four weeks time of their birth. They will first hop around the branches near the nest. With the parent’s supervise. After hopping around, the snowy egret will depart their nest. This will happen around mid august and the baby bird will go off to find a new colony.

Again and again and again… This is a life cycle of the Snowy Egret. The word cycle is something that keeps happening. Do you get my point? This cycle of a Snowy egrets will be happing forever. Watch and enjoy this video.