my pet Snowy Egret

this little guy has been showing up everyday around 5:30 or 6pm for a bologna snack. when he shows up all the geckos leave the deck in an instant!

[@clareobrien3265]

Isn't he just the cutest thing ever. I love his spindly legs

[@EdontheBeach]

WOW, thanks all for the comments. this video has been here for over a year, viewed by neighbors and friends, probably only a hundred or so views until the last week or so. it's winter here now and I usually don't see this little guy from Dec. until April or so. he can't go much further south from here, but I guess he's on vacation!

[@Iggypox]

What a privilege to have this connection to a wild bird:) Wise not to let the bird depend on you for all his food supply:) Lovely story!

[@breezetheperyton7907]

I wonder what the National Audubon Society thinks about this

[@laurenstotts8985]

What a sweet bird. It's impressive that he can spot the cat from so far away. :)

[@andrew12361]

I like his yellow feet!

[@spindalis79]

That is indeed one of the diagnostic field marks of an adult Snowy Egret.

[@b0b314]

Thats a mighty nice looking bird there!

[@shadesofpurple7283]

You are so lucky! How absolutely amazing ❤

[@royalflush9532]

I enjoyed your narration

[@SlickNick42069]

This is hands down the best video I’ve ever seen on the internet

[@lindseywannemacher9040]

He’s so cute! When I was a kid my cousin and I had one that we would feed fish to after we caught them. Such beautiful birds! I like the music you have okaying in the background, too.

[@PrettyTrickster]

Loving this background music

[@jamesanonymous2343]

great stuff Ed. Get it while you got it, I mean LIFE.

[@drpork1360]

This has to be the cutest thing ever

[@jeremiahredd145]

What a awesome bird

[@birdfanboi]

Wow, very few people develop such an intimate relationship with birds. I don't know if I can get a bird to trust me such as this egret, although we do attract Western scrub Jays with peanuts.

[@xYUGURTx]

Scrub jays are easy to train to eat from your hand with peanuts

[@adr4120]

This is so great, it feels like a Disney story

[@RikoClawzer]

Im from ze future and it is! **"The Lion Gaurd" themes song intestifies**

[@-Sean_]

@@RikoClawzer wut

[@Malcontender]

You are my hero sir.

[@jamesmedalla7043]

He looks cute!

[@uhlijohn]

My brother had a great white egret named "big bird" and a snowy white egret named "blanca" that used to come right into his house to be hand fed.

[@InkGraffiti]

Old video I know but this is amazing! I used to have a great egret where I used to live that would follow me around a bit. I never fed him except for bread every now and again but I chased a cat away from him once and I think he remembered that; would let me get very close and we'd hang out at the same spot almost every day, up until he found a mate. Too bad I didn't have a camera back then, would be cool to share that experience. Love your little egret friend!

[@ZaraOver]

Your house is beautiful so is the neighbourhood.

[@televizion0101]

What a cool pokemon!

[@MyWildlifeVideos]

They like night smelt. that's what we feed them in the wildlife hospitals.

[@biggydrake]

This is amazing

[@siegfriedschlag4353]

Hallo👍💖🔔 freue mich über dein Tolles Video👍wünschen dir noch eine schöne Woche, bleib gesund, see you later. Liebe Grüße Siggi und Marianne 💖

[@Quintien1]

He is wearing his nice sunday-shoes ;) Your house is probably his holiday resort.

[@Baronessa]

you seem like an awesome person.

[@poobertop]

thanks for sharing

[@scuzzbecuzz]

That is neat! He must sense you are trustworthy!!

[@cheesehouse2522]

Look at that long duck

[@Mandydailyblog]

So cute

[@garygareth]

A beauty 👍

[@nooblikesroblox4173]

awesome video!

[@danielscissorhands]

Thanks.I like your video. :)

[@den368able]

Hey, you're the punk guy from a lot of music videos! Small world, huh?

[@discduderules]

Aww cute

[@wildbill9919]

That's so cool!

[@Infinitis]

so lucky...

[@Nintenboy01]

sardines in springwater would be safer and healthier

[@Fable1Guides]

hes fine bro

[@mythbuster4880]

They eat road kill and all sorts nasty stuff, rodents, lizards, snakes, bugs, frogs, etc A few scraps of Oscar Meyer won't hurt this little dude's hard core digestive system. In moderation, of course!❤

[@amjoshuaf]

Supposed to be a good omen I think

[@SaceedAbul]

were do you live. I want birds...

[@tore28]

English birds with large boobs?

[@discduderules]

+Tore Aurstad You just ruined it

[@KoKo-ye2ld]

Çocuk çizmiş gibi

[@manbo14]

Lucky

[@bfoz]

Mr. Egret?

[@jeremiahshine]

Did he leave leave you a feather?

[@FioreCiliegia]

Hes very pretty. Might I suggest swapping the food option to something that’s better for him? Bologna has a ton of salt and chemicals that aren’t natural for wildlife. Shrimp or hard boiled egg would be a good place to start :)

[@mikeydidit2734]

Good morning sir. Those he let himself be petted?

[@ajpunisher666]

what is his name you should name him if you want

[@yuridanylko]

Do they fly?

[@memesandgames3184]

Hey, there’s a bunch of these birds by my house in the pasture. I like how lanky they are and I want one of those skinny bois as a pet. Does anyone know any way to catch them as baby’s so I can tame it and raise it as my son? What can I feed it if I catch it? And can they learn any tricks? I really want to one I these lanky bois so if anyone knows an answer to one of the questions above please tell me.

[@Kiwimite]

Hello! I know this comment is old but I thought I'd reply anyway. Snowy egrets normally eat fish, but are capable of eating other types of meat such as shellfish or human creations as seen here. I don't know if they can do tricks, but most animals seem to understand the concept of action for reward so I wouldn't be surprised. However, I want to remind you that these are wild animals and should never be forcefully taken from their homes. If you happen to find one abandoned or previously rescued, by all means feel free! Just please be respectful and let the wild ones do their thing :)

[@Sofia_ok]

does he attack

[@Fable1Guides]

he protect

[@nataliealford6277]

wow, that's so illegal it's not funny. Hope US Fish & Wildlife doesn't see this.

[@EdontheBeach]

+Natalie Alford +AA - i will ban you both - Natalie, you are wrong, it is not illegal...i have asked my neighbors son, a field agent with florida fish and wildlife. AA, if you feel you must attack someone on youtube, do so with an intelligent response and without the profanity.

[@discduderules]

Their not endangered u dumbass

[@florencedcruz2967]

I wish this bird was eaten by guinea pig

[@vestilad242]

some say this bird is still alive and being taken care of by @kissthechickensfarms (this is misinformation and I'm advertising, there is a cool egret though)

[@garcigarcia]

Thanks for sharing