Great Egret Takeoff: Photos Of The Day

NEWARK, CA — It's not every day you get to witness the full takeoff of such a majestic creature.

Becky Iremonger took this photo from Lakeshore Park in Newark, admiring the large wingspan of this magnificent bird.

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