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Reddish Egret2020-01-15T10:46:16-06:00

Reddish Egret

The official bird of Galveston, the Reddish Egret is long-legged, long-necked wader.  It’s considered one of the most active herons and is often seen on the move stalking prey – running energetically, while using its wings to reduce glare on the water before stabbing a fish.

Scott Purdy
Bolivar Flats
Reddish Egret

‘Reddish Egret Splashdown, Bolivar Flats’ won 2nd Place in the 2026 Week 2 FeatherFest Photo Contest.

Michael Lindsey
Brazoria County
Reddish Egret

This White Morph Reddish Egret won Honorable Mention in the 2025 Week 4 FeatherFest Photo Contest.

Mike Williams
Montgomery County
Reddish Egret

“Catch of the Day” won 2nd Place in the 2023 Week One FeatherFest Photo Contest.

Carlos R. Guzman
East End Lagoon Nature Preserve
Reddish Egret

This White Morph Reddish Egret photo titled ‘I Spy with My Little Eye’ won First Place in the 2020 Week 2 FeatherFest Photo Contest.

Carlos R. Guzman
East End Lagoon Nature Preserve
Reddish Egret

‘Dancing With The Stars’ won 3rd Place in the 2019 Week 1 Featherfest Photo Contest

Lea Safley
Bolivar Peninsula
Reddish Egret

‘Concentration’ won 2nd Place in the 2019 Week 1 Featherfest Photo Contest

Lea Safley
Bolivar Flats
Reddish Egret

‘Stalking Breakfast’ won 3rd Place in the 2019 Week 2 Featherfest Photo Contest

Carlos R. Guzman
East End Lagoon Nature Preserve
Reddish Egret

‘Reddish Egret Bad Hair Day’ won 2nd Place in the 2019 Week 2 Featherfest Photo Contest

Kristine Rivers
Galveston Island
Reddish Egret
Gary Seloff
East End
Reddish Egret

‘Game On’ won 2nd Place in the 2017 Week 3 Featherfest Photo Contest

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