Reddish Egret (Egretta rufescens), Painted Rock Road, Gila Bend, Maricopa County

This Reddish Egret was discovered by Cindy and Kurt Radamaker and photographed by Cindy Radamaker on 16 October 2010.

About 30 previous records, all of immatures, most in the late summer and fall.

Uniform blue-gray heron with some reddish highlights, dark gray legs and dark, long heavy bill identify this as an immature Reddish Egret.

16 October 2010, photos by Cindy Radamaker