THE BIRD GUY: Snowy egret

A snowy egret at Carpenter's Cove in Penobscot in late August. Photo by Jon Albrecht.

Oct. 13, 2026

By Jon Albrecht

Snowy egrets nest on islands off the Maine coast and move inland during the post-breeding dispersal, sometimes coming to the Bagaduce, where you can often see them chasing prey in the water. Their yellowish-green feet, dark legs and bill, bright white plumage, and small size distinguish them from other birds.

— Jon Albrecht, aka “The Bird Guy,” is a bird photographer who can often be seen in Penobscot or surrounding towns, searching for his next feathered friend to put in focus.