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Great Egret

Hello Hivers

Great Egret

Once hunted to near extinction for their plumes, they have recovered to over 180,000 adults in North America.
This eye catching large bird is always a thrill to see.
Usually seen in marshy areas, they stand still waiting for their prey, and rarely ....


swims.

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Thanks to Cornel Lab of Ornithology for the map.


http://www.aladdin.st/bird-watching/africa/great_egret.html