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Birders

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11. They originated in Africa and migrated to South America (flew the Atlantic)

Wed Aug 15, 2012, 07:31 PM

Aug 2012

and have reached as far north as Canada. They are now found on every continent on Earth except Antartica. Cattle egrets are a type of heron.

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The ugly step-child [View all] KegCreekDem Aug 2012 OP

I love birds that are of that "awkward" age... NYC_SKP Aug 2012 #1

Good shots. MuseRider Aug 2012 #2

Sigh. Curmudgeoness Aug 2012 #3

Damn Republican birds! postulater Aug 2012 #4

+1 TexasProgresive Aug 2012 #5

Well stated....... KoKo Aug 2012 #6

Wonderful photos.. KoKo Aug 2012 #7

As the cowbird followed migrating animals,... Kaleva Nov 2012 #13

Funny :) KegCreekDem Aug 2012 #10