February 14, 2026

I am known as a Reddish Egret

And I'm happy it's Valentine's Day

I'm all dressed up in my breeding colors

I don't normally put on this display.

Location: Black Point Wildlife Drive, MINWR

Sources: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Reddish_Egret/id

Photo and text © 2026 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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April 7, 2023

I am a Reddish Egret

When I'm hungry I cause quite the scene

My wings, I will beat

I'll kick up mud with my feet

It's my way of finding some fishy cuisine.

Location: Blackpoint Wildlife Drive, MINWF

Sources: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Reddish_Egret/overview

Photo and text © 2022 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

January 17, 2021

I am a Reddish Egret

I'm cinnamon and grey with a two-toned bill

You can find me dancing crazy in the water

Performing a solo, frenetic quadrille.

Location: Titusville, Blackpoint Wildlife Drive

Sources: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Reddish_Egret/id

Photo and text © 2021 Dee Fairbanks Simpson