A Great Egret pauses for a photo.  These magnificent birds range all over North America and are particularly prevalent in Southern California wetlands near the sea.  The Great Egret is the symbol of the National Audubon Society and represent a major conservation success as in the last century the Egret population was decimated by hunters who stalked the birds for plumage to adorn ladies headwear. Continue reading “An Audubon Moment”