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A Life Lister (for me)

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Posted by Philip Hodgkins on August 27, 2011 at 2:18 PM
A Life Lister (for me)
Pretty sure this is a White Morph (Ardea herodias occidentalis). I spotted it at the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge this morning. Thought I would share.

I know this is North of where it is usually found (South Florida), but as far as I know, there is no sign at the border saying "Whitey keep out!" :biggrin:
Posted by Brian Gatlin on August 28, 2011 at 11:43 AM
neat, Phil! I believe this is noteworthy for your area--probably worth reporting to the state bird records committee. Some people think that this may be a distinct species from Great Blue.
Posted by Philip Hodgkins on August 28, 2011 at 5:26 PM
I reported this to the Carolina Bird Club, the keeper of the lists for SC and NC. There have been 3 reported in the Carolinas since 1995.
Posted by Brian Gatlin on August 28, 2011 at 6:35 PM
cool! great find!