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Tricolored heron with prey

Egretta tricolor

Description:

A medium to large heron that has bluish-grey upperparts and a white belly. There is a white line that runs along the neck. This one was amazing to watch as it coiled its neck, lowered its head, and with a quick stab to catch this fish with its long bill (pic 3).

Habitat:

Spotted foraging at the South Padre Island Birding And Nature Center.

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Brian38
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Brian38

South Padre Island, Texas, United States

Spotted on Nov 17, 2020
Submitted on Dec 27, 2020

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