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: any of various herons that bear long plumes during the breeding season
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Eagles, egrets, cormorants and herons are fishing, too.
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John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Keep an eye out for ospreys, egrets, blue herons, and dolphins, which all call the area home.
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Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
Its two miles of beaches are home to an assortment of wildlife, including the wild horses, deer and more than 200 species of birds, from seagulls to herons, egrets to eagles and more.
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Usa Today Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
The wildlife is worth watching out for too, with regular sightings including seals, herons and egrets, and even basking sharks.
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Will Barker,
TheWeek,
29 Apr. 2026
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John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Keep an eye out for ospreys, egrets, blue herons, and dolphins, which all call the area home.
—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
Its two miles of beaches are home to an assortment of wildlife, including the wild horses, deer and more than 200 species of birds, from seagulls to herons, egrets to eagles and more.
—
Usa Today Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
The wildlife is worth watching out for too, with regular sightings including seals, herons and egrets, and even basking sharks.
—
Will Barker,
TheWeek,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Egret.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/egret. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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