Brandywine Park in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Snowy Egret

Egretta thula

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 10, 2023

1. Snowy Egret Marker

Inscription.
In the 1800s, snowy egret feathers were a coveted fashion decoration. They were so popular that by 1886 their white plumes cost $32 per ounce—which was twice the price of gold at the time!

The Migratory Bird Treaty Act prohibits the killing of more than 1,000 migratory bird species, including snowy egrets. It also bans the sale of the birds or their feathers.

Snowy egrets are very social birds. They often flock, feed, and nest with hundreds of wading birds like herons, storks, and other egret species.

🍴 Eats fish, crustaceans, snails, frogs, lizards, and occasionally insects.

🏠 Found throughout North and South America.

⏲️ Can live for up to 22 years.

Conservation Status: Least Concern
Snowy egrets are threatened by loss of habitat, pollution, agriculture, and recreation.

Erected by Brandywine Zoo; Delaware State Parks.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.

Location. 39° 45.3′ N, 75° 32.874′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County

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. It is in Brandywine Park. Marker can be reached from North Park Drive south of North Van Buren Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1715 Baynard Blvd, Wilmington DE 19802, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Nigerian Dwarf (a few steps from this marker); San Clemente (a few steps from this marker); Domestication Origins (a few steps from this marker); Delaware Blue Hen (a few steps from this marker); Barred Rock (a few steps from this marker); Ameraucana (a few steps from this marker); Angora (a few steps from this marker); Black and White Ruffed Lemur (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 10, 2023

2. Snowy Egret Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 81 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 11, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.