The Yellow-billed Egret (Afrikaans name, Geelbekwitreier) is the second largest Egret. It is a common resident in marshes and flooded grassland. During courtship, their beaks turn an orangey-red.

Spotted on a trip to Strandfontein Sewage Works

• Birds
• egret
• geelbekwitreier
• strandfontein sewage works
• yellow-billed egret