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Snowy Egrets Cruising the River

These are a small flock of snowy egrets flying low along the Mississippi River. The sun was bright that day making the river sparkle. The Mississippi is a migratory route for many birds, including egrets.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2022
Date Uploaded: 10.2024
Photo Location: Grand Tower, Illinois, United States of America
Camera: COOLPIX P900
Copyright: © Claudia McCarthy