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Our Video of the Week takes you on a visit to a Great Egret nesting site. These gorgeous white birds live across North America wetlands and become even more stunning during breeding season with long plumes and a bright green face patch. Egrets were nearly hunted to extinction in the late nineteenth century when their plumes were used to adorn ladies' hats. A ban on hunting in 1910 allowed the species to bounce back and populations are now stable. | Cornell Lab of Ornithology

We recently admitted a Great Egret that was found limping and struggling on the ground. The Egrets at Kiwanis Lake are fledgling, a crucial stage for any young bird as they leave the nest. During this time, they learn from their parents how to fly, perch, fish, and develop the skills necessary for survival. Unfortunately, fledglings can become separated from their families, find themselves in trouble, or struggle to learn how to hunt for food. Raven Ridge is one of the few federally and state-li