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Animals Snowy Egret In Breeding Plumage
A Snowy Egret in full breeding plumage displays its elegant lacy feathers at Black Point Wildlife Drive, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, in Merritt Island, Florida, on January 18, 2026. Once hunted nearly to extinction for its delicate plumes used in the hat trade, the Snowy Egret is now a conservation success story and a striking symbol of wetland restoration efforts. (Photo by Ronen Tivony/NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #13216204 |
|---|---|
| Date Taken | |
| Location | N/A |
| Photographer | Ronen Tivony/NurPhoto |
| Category | Human Interest |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Ronen Tivony/NurPhoto |
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