Reddish Egret: Bolsa Chica Wetlands

Mike took a business trip to Southern California and got to stop at the Bolsa Chica Wetlands in Huntington Beach. The highlight was a reddish egret fishing.

Reddish Egret

We first observed the reddish egret in California where it is rare. The reason we are posting so many pictures is because we have become quite the fans of this entertaining bird. Unlike the careful, calculated stalking technique of the other herons and egrets, the reddish egret will run, hop, spread its wings and basically look very silly while it's fishing. We also love the crazy wiry hairstyle (known to more serious birders as plumage.)

We really like the reddish egret

 

 

 

 

 

Here, he's demonstrating his fishing technique.

Reddish Egret from Bolsa Chica

 

We took several photos of this unusual heron at Bolsa Chica Wetlands. When we got back, we identified it as a reddish egret, a fairly rare egret that has been spotted there.