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Page 46
... snowy herons , or egrets , a species which was at that time nearly extinct in this state because of the ravages of the plume hunters . During the summer and fall months he kept these egrets in captivity along the edge of his little pond ...
... snowy herons , or egrets , a species which was at that time nearly extinct in this state because of the ravages of the plume hunters . During the summer and fall months he kept these egrets in captivity along the edge of his little pond ...
Page 53
... snowy egrets ( Egretta candidissima candidissima ) were once common throughout the Gulf region , but they have fallen before the hunters of " aigrettes " for the millinery trade until now the species is on the verge of extinction . The ...
... snowy egrets ( Egretta candidissima candidissima ) were once common throughout the Gulf region , but they have fallen before the hunters of " aigrettes " for the millinery trade until now the species is on the verge of extinction . The ...
Page 55
... snowy egrets . All stages of plumage are found between the adult and young , the birds of mixed colors being known locally as " crazy herons " or " calico birds " ( see page 67 ) . The herons are timorous and seclusive and their ...
... snowy egrets . All stages of plumage are found between the adult and young , the birds of mixed colors being known locally as " crazy herons " or " calico birds " ( see page 67 ) . The herons are timorous and seclusive and their ...
Page 66
... snowy egrets are birds of grace , their white plum- age , gold - lustered eyes , and glossy black legs mak- ing a brilliant contrast with the gray monotony of the swamps which they usually make their home . The long , delicate ...
... snowy egrets are birds of grace , their white plum- age , gold - lustered eyes , and glossy black legs mak- ing a brilliant contrast with the gray monotony of the swamps which they usually make their home . The long , delicate ...
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... snowy egret . Mr. McIlhenny , taking advantage of this similarity in the eggs , increased the number of snowy egrets in his Avery Island Heronry by replacing the blue herons ' eggs with the egrets ' 67 Photograph by Alfred M. Bailey ...
... snowy egret . Mr. McIlhenny , taking advantage of this similarity in the eggs , increased the number of snowy egrets in his Avery Island Heronry by replacing the blue herons ' eggs with the egrets ' 67 Photograph by Alfred M. Bailey ...
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