The Sketch
The Cattle Egret
By Jesse Greenspan
This long-stemmed and long-sighted wader gets all the good stuff: sex, real estate, and plenty of insects.
Outside your door, on your way to work, at the beach—birds are everywhere. Whether you're a beginner looking for your first pair of binoculars or an experienced birder in search of identification tips, we have it all here for you. So go on, start exploring.
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