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: any of various herons that bear long plumes during the breeding season
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Then look to the beach to spot shorebirds such as seagulls and pelicans, while the marshes on the island’s backside are frequented by herons, egrets, and ibis.
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Kristy Christiansen, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
Alligators, turtles, and mullet move through the waterways, while herons, egrets, warblers, and barred owls frequent the cypress stands and riverbanks.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
Between the two areas are hundreds of acres of wildlife habitat, including for birds like egrets, herons and ducks.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2025
Willows, egrets and frogs populate soft-bottom sections where springs and a high water table would reject a concrete casing.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 17 Nov. 2025
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Kristy Christiansen, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
Alligators, turtles, and mullet move through the waterways, while herons, egrets, warblers, and barred owls frequent the cypress stands and riverbanks.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
Between the two areas are hundreds of acres of wildlife habitat, including for birds like egrets, herons and ducks.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2025
Willows, egrets and frogs populate soft-bottom sections where springs and a high water table would reject a concrete casing.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 17 Nov. 2025
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“Egret.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/egret. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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