Egrets, as bioscape and ecological indicator species, have habitats whose effective ecological restoration is vital for enhancing regional species diversity. This study, from the perspective of bird habitat ecological restoration, selected 22 egret foraging areas along their migration routes in Zhejiang Province for field investigation. Using RStudio software, Pearson correlation and linear regression analyses were conducted to quantify the relationship between egret numbers and natural shoreline characteristics. The results show that egret numbers are significantly negatively correlated with shoreline slope and significantly positively correlated with shoreline width, while correlations with vegetation cover and water quality are weaker. Based on the field investigation and analysis, three ecological restoration strategies are recommended: (1) Shoreline slopes should be controlled within 2%, and the width of shorelines in areas with water depths of 10.4±5 cm should be appropriately increased. Shoreline morphology can be designed in five forms: lake, river, paddy field, island, and pond; (2) The structure of shoreline plant communities should ideally consist of a two-layer shrub-grass structure or a single herbaceous layer, with plant species selected to consider the concealment needs of egrets and the habitat requirements of their prey; (3) The water quality in shoreline areas should closely match the existing water quality of foraging areas to meet the habitat needs of egret prey species. This study provides a reference for the ecological restoration of egret foraging areas and is significant for maintaining biodiversity and improving the ecological environment.