An egret at Merritt Island Refuge

A large white bird flies off with a fish in its bill.

Photo By/Credit

USFWS/USFWS

Date Shot/Created

09/05/2023

Media Usage Rights/License

Public Domain

Image

An egret flies off with a fish at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in Florida.

Facility

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

Ecosystem

Coastal

Recreational Activity

Birding

Wildlife watching

Subject tags

Wading birds

Wildlife refuges

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