In sharp contrast to our current drought, August of 2011 was marked with flooded fields teeming with small fish in southern Illinois near East Cape Girardeau. Flocking together for this abundant feast were hundreds of white egrets. This photo was taken on Reiman Road near Hwy. 3 on August 28, 2011.
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