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I don't think it's the same. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/819...
Yours is a beauty, though. I found these on flickr. They are listed as Amanita rubescens.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/naturesam/4... http://www.flickr.com/photos/flips99/602...
Thank you for keeping this post. When I lived in New Orleans I went to this beach as often as I could, sea birds were always present. During the spill, none....
Thanks to all for your help and kind comments!