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A colorful, large bird, the cattle egret grows up to 17 inches in height with a wingspan of up to 37 inches.  This adult alternate egret takes to flight.  Notice the water sprayed from the bird's wings.  This picture was taken in a swampy area in Douglas, Georgia.

 


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© Bruce Gourley 2006