A rare hybrid and the usual birds at Fort Desoto.

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A reddish egret hanging around the fishing pier.

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This is the rare hybrid that was seen recently hanging around the fishing pier. Local experts say it’s a cross between  a great blue heron and a great egret. He’s got a great blue heron beak and body but legs of a great egret. I found him pretty easily right on the pier, looking for a handout like the other birds.

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Great blue heron portrait.

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An osprey flying by.

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This snowy egret has found a good perch.

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Someone caught a big one.

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It’s always fun to guess where these big ships are going.

5 thoughts on “A rare hybrid and the usual birds at Fort Desoto.

  1. I didn’t know hybrids like that existed. No doubt the natural world is very interesting. Thanks for sharing the photos and facts.

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