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Birds
A small white heron with golden slippers that stirs prey up with its feet.
Field facts
HabitatShallow marsh, mudflats
RangeScattered; mostly southern Indiana
When to lookMay to September
StatusLeast Concern; state species of special concern (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesGreat egret — much larger, Cattle egret — stocky
Field note: It shuffles a bright yellow foot to flush minnows into view.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Watch from levees rather than wading in.
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