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Egret At The Harbor: Photo Of The Day

Photographer Bruce Folkins loves the wildlife at the Santa Cruz Harbor.

Below is the photo of the day for August 4, 2025 in Santa Cruz, CA.
Below is the photo of the day for August 4, 2025 in Santa Cruz, CA. (Courtney Teague/Patch)

SANTA CRUZ, CA — All types of wildlife can be found at harbors along the west coast.

Bruce Folkins took this photo from the Santa Cruz harbor, admiring the majestic egret perched on a rock in the water.

An egret at the Santa Cruz harbor. (Bruce Folkins)

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