Mitchell Lake is a small 600 acre lake within the city limits of the southern part of San Antonio, Texas. The Mitchell family of San Antonio owned the lake in the 19th century and used it for waterfowl hunting. The city purchased the lake in 1901 for waste management, and as early as the 1970s, efforts began to protect the lake and its significant bird population.

Used for years as a waste management center for the city, the site has more recently fallen under San Antonio Water System control. In 2004, the National Audubon Society entered into a lease with San Antonio Water System to manage the 1,200-acre site encompassing the lake. The lake is beloved by birdwatchers who enjoy the sights of many species of birds that live around the lake or migrate through.

Similar to Bosque Del Apache in New Mexico, a grid of polders separated by earthen dams allow vehicle or foot traffic visitors to meander through the property at the north end of the main lake.

During my short day visit in early 2022, I imaged Great Egrets, Turkey Vultures, White-faced Ibis, Coots, Greater Yellowlegs, Black-necked Stilts, and various flycatchers. But for me, the Snowy Egrets, especially those fishing, stole the show. Here are ten photos of those beautiful egrets, all shot from my truck window. Enjoy.

Bubba

Mitchell Lake is a small 600 acre lake within the city limits of the southern part of San Antonio, Texas. The Mitchell family of San Antonio owned the lake in the 19th century and used it for waterfowl hunting. The city purchased the lake in 1901 for waste management, and as early as the 1970s, efforts began to protect the lake and its significant bird population.

Used for years as a waste management center for the city, the site has more recently fallen under San Antonio Water System control. In 2004, the National Audubon Society entered into a lease with San Antonio Water System to manage the 1,200-acre site encompassing the lake. The lake is beloved by birdwatchers who enjoy the sights of many species of birds that live around the lake or migrate through.

Similar to Bosque Del Apache in New Mexico, a grid of polders separated by earthen dams allow vehicle or foot traffic visitors to meander through the property at the north end of the main lake.

During my short day visit in early 2022, I imaged Great Egrets, Turkey Vultures, White-faced Ibis, Coots, Greater Yellowlegs, Black-necked Stilts, and various flycatchers. But for me, the Snowy Egrets, especially those fishing, stole the show. Here are ten photos of those beautiful egrets, all shot from my truck window. Enjoy.

Bubba

Mitchell Lake is a small 600 acre lake within the city limits of the southern part of San Antonio, Texas. The Mitchell family of San Antonio owned the lake in the 19th century and used it for waterfowl hunting. The city purchased the lake in 1901 for waste management, and as early as the 1970s, efforts began to protect the lake and its significant bird population.

Used for years as a waste management center for the city, the site has more recently fallen under San Antonio Water System control. In 2004, the National Audubon Society entered into a lease with San Antonio Water System to manage the 1,200-acre site encompassing the lake. The lake is beloved by birdwatchers who enjoy the sights of many species of birds that live around the lake or migrate through.

Similar to Bosque Del Apache in New Mexico, a grid of polders separated by earthen dams allow vehicle or foot traffic visitors to meander through the property at the north end of the main lake.

During my short day visit in early 2022, I imaged Great Egrets, Turkey Vultures, White-faced Ibis, Coots, Greater Yellowlegs, Black-necked Stilts, and various flycatchers. But for me, the Snowy Egrets, especially those fishing, stole the show. Here are ten photos of those beautiful egrets, all shot from my truck window. Enjoy.

Bubba