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On the Nature Trail - A Podcast
Marsh Light and the Snowy Egret
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In this episode of On the Nature Trail, we wander the salt marshes of New Hampshire on a quiet September afternoon and encounter the striking snowy egret. With its ghostlike white feathers, black legs, and bright yellow feet, this elegant shorebird glides through tidal creeks in search of fish, shrimp, and frogs. We explore its fascinating hunting strategies, subtle camouflage, and the remarkable comeback story from near-extinction during the plume trade of the 1800s.

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