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Birders

Donkees

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4. Seems in the U.S. they're mainly found in the Gulf Coast, and Florida Keys ...

Reply to Walleye (Reply #2)

Sun Feb 6, 2022, 04:40 PM

Feb 2022

In the U.S., look for Reddish Egrets on the Gulf Coast, particularly South Texas, or in the Florida Keys. Pull up to an inlet or salt flat at low tide and watch for an animated heron with a two-toned bill; or visit (at a respectful distance) colonies on mangrove islands, where the birds often nest with pelicans, other herons, and spoonbills. As they are often seen at a distance, a spotting scope is helpful for viewing these entertaining birds in detail.

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Reddish_Egret/overview

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Video: Reddish Egret [View all] Donkees Feb 2022 OP

These are such fun birds to watch! AndyS Feb 2022 #1

So true. You have to watch their behavior for a while to capture it with a camera Walleye Feb 2022 #3

Beautiful! Very cool bird. Thanks for posting Walleye Feb 2022 #2

Seems in the U.S. they're mainly found in the Gulf Coast, and Florida Keys ... Donkees Feb 2022 #4

Thank you, I enjoy any info about birds Walleye Feb 2022 #5