Saturday, 1 June 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 120. Egret

Egret come from the French 'aigrette' meaning both 'silver heron' and 'brush'. The latter may refer to the long, filamentous feathers down the bird's back, in its breeding season.

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Wider Environmental Impact of the Los Angeles Fires

  The combination of climatic changes leading to the Southern California fires, have been confirmed. ( https://www.theguardian.com/world/202...