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Great Egret

Ardea alba

Photo by MickGrant
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Description:

Found this lonely bird in the middle of the muddy creek seemingly tethered to the rubber boat fender. 96cm (38 inch) up to 4.5 ft wingspan - Tall -thin - all white with yellow beak and black legs. Sex - similar. Migrates to South in Winter. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Egret

Habitat:

Wetland

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