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Great Egret

Ardea alba

Photo by TamLar
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39.9784, -86.118

Field Notes

Description:

Tallest of the egrets, the Great white Egret can also be recognized by it's yellow beak, black legs and white body.

Habitat:

Ponds, lakes, and streams

Notes:

Usually seen wading in shallow water close on shore near shallow water looking for food.

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