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Tricolored heron (adult)

Egretta tricolor

Photo by mauna Kunzah
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Field Notes

Description:

Cobalt blue, medium-sized bird with a red eye observed wading in the water and fishing at midday.

Habitat:

Seen in a swamp in Big Cypress National Preserve.

Reference Links:

Tricolored heron - Wikipedia, Photos and Videos for Tricolored Heron, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornitho…

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Comments (2)
mauna Kunzah
I’m surprised you haven’t come across this! Search the marshes around dusk (or dawn).
Tukup
Still on my wish list. I see it is found in SE Texas where 2 of my daughters live, so there is still hope. Great shots Mauna. Thanks.

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