Nest building requires this beautiful Great American Egret to fly with a large twig. Photographed in Florida, USA. Note the mating mask.

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Nest building requires this beautiful Great American Egret to fly with a large twig. Nature at its best. Photographed in Florida, USA. Note the mating plumage.

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Size: 3872px × 2592px
Location: Florida, USA
Photo credit: © Sherry Epley / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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