Reddish wading heron stands in shallow calm marsh water fringed

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This candid wildlife shot captures a reddish egret mid-wade, hunting for small prey in still murky gray salt marsh water. The scene is framed by bright green cordgrass, dry reeds, and scattered oyster shell banks along the muddy wetland edge. Soft diffused daylight creates a quiet, undisturbed mood across the natural coastal habitat.