A great egret (Ardea alba) stands on a dock, Aug. 19, 2022, in Bayou La Batre, Alabama.

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A great egret (Ardea alba) stands on a dock, Aug. 19, 2022, in Bayou La Batre, Alabama. The great egret is a large white heron frequently found in coastal areas. It is the official symbol of the National Audubon Society. (Photo by Carmen K. Sisson/Cloudybright)

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Size: 5064px × 3474px
Location: Bayou La Batre, Alabama, USA
Photo credit: © Carmen K. Sisson/Cloudybright / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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