Snowy Egret doesn’t know how lucky it is

Snowy Egret, relieved it’s in a wildlife sanctuary—its white plumes were prized as a decoration for ladies’ hats.

Common Egret a year-round resident on Lake Merritt

The Common Egret now thrives year-round on Lake Merritt.

Black-crowned Night Heron with a nice view

Black-crowned Night Heron keeping an eye out.

Mom and her feathery kids on Lake Merritt

Mama and her ducklings on Lake Merritt

Coots’ cute feet

Coots have fernlike feet.

Canvasback surmises that late is better than never

Canvasback, a tad tardy, sinks Mary’s fortunes.

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