Look! An egret!

KIRSTEN SCHRADER, CONTENT DIRECTOR

I love birding from the passenger seat. My husband prefers to drive, so I excitedly declare when I spot a hawk, crane or egret as we’re cruising down a county road or the interstate. I rarely see the hawks well enough to confidently ID them, and sandhill cranes are more scarce, but there’s no mistaking the bright white feathers and regal stance of an egret! Although not typical backyard visitors, egrets and other wading birds are all around you, no matter what part of the country you live in. Their large size makes them easy to spot, and their majestic stature is simply stunning. To learn about the unique traits of these birds—such as why their legs are so long and their feet so big—read “What Makes a Wader” on page…

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Birds & Blooms (Digital) - 1 Issue, February/March 2022

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