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Bizarre Wading Bird

Earth » North America » United States » Mississippi » Pearl River County

Date: July 31, 2009 Returning from a trip, I spotted this strange bird near Picayune, Mississippi in a flooded field by the roadside. Also present were an ibis and a couple of egrets (I think).

Posted by Carmen Champagne on August 02, 2009 21:34. Last updated: August 03, 2009 05:47.

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Night Heron
Welcome to the site! This is a yellow crowned night heron.

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Thanks for the first image from Mississippi.

Posted by Mike Boone on August 03, 2009 05:47. Last updated: August 03, 2009 05:48.

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