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Great egret and babies in nest. Kissimmee, Florida. Scientific name: Ardea alba. In the early 20th century, breeding plumage like this was harvested in great quantities, especially for decoration of ladies' hats. Wading birds were threatened with extinction and their populations are still recovering. Egrets nest in rookeries in wetlands of the southeastern US in late February and early March. Alth