Illustrative egret; imagined setting.
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Overview
Fish dominate its varied animal diet. Standing or walking slowly, it spears prey with its bill.
Usually colonial, it also nests in isolated pairs. Both parents build stick platforms, incubate eggs and feed chicks; young fly at six–seven weeks.
Origins & earliest records
NPS synthesis
Evidence & interpretation
Complete account; diagnostic photographs.
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- Park accountGreat EgretResearch access: 2026-10-18
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AI-generatedIllustrative egret; imagined setting.
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