Heron, Egret, Ibis, Spoonbill, Stork
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Seabirds | Heron-like Birds | Raptors | Vultures | Marsh Birds | Shorebirds | Gull-like Birds | Flycatchers | Blackbirds | Unidentified Birds
Great Blue Heron |
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| Fish's last sight | Fish dinner to go | ||
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Green Heron |
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| Immature | Gator glide | Sounding the alarm | |
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Little Blue Heron |
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Black Crowned Night Heron |
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Tri-colored Heron |
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Great Egret |
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Snowy Egret |
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| Two Great Egrets and a Snowy Egret | Chicks | ||
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Cattle Egret |
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White Ibis |
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| The White Ibis is the most common wading bird in the Everglades. Unlike most wading birds it prefers crayfish to fish. | The ancient Egyptians believed the ibis to be the reincarnation of Thoth, the god of wisdom and learning. |
Immature White Ibis |
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Glossy Ibis |
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Wood Stork |
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| The Wood Stork is one of the indicator species that help scientists measure the health of the Everglades. |
