Texas's Green Island hosts world's largest reddish egret colony since 1923

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Green Island in Texas is home to the world's largest colony of reddish egrets, a status it earned after heavy hunting once drove bird populations to critical lows. Protected since 1923, the island has developed dense vegetation that provides nesting habitats for a variety of coastal bird species. Dedicated wardens patrol the island to protect it from predators and preserve its fragile ecosystem. However, the sanctuary now faces a growing threat from climate change, which could jeopardize its long-term viability as a critical refuge for wildlife.

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