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Rare Bird Reddish Egret

A Reddish Egret (Egretta rufescens), North America's rarest egret, forages along the shoreline at Fort De Soto Park in St. Petersburg, Florida, on May 18, 2026. Known for its energetic hunting style, it sprints and zigzags through shallow water, spreading its wings to shade the surface and make fish easier to spot and catch. (Photo by Ronen Tivony/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13730579
Date Taken	18 May 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Ronen Tivony/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Ronen Tivony/NurPhoto

No People Reddish Egret Egretta rufescens rare egret North America Fort De Soto Park St. Petersburg Florida Gulf Coast wading bird shorebird wildlife photography bird watching birding Florida birds rare birds endangered birds coastal birds egret heron nature photography wildlife Florida wildlife bird photography May 18 2026 shoreline foraging hunting style shallow water wings fish Ronen Tivony NurPhoto