While on a birding trip to Dauphin Island’s west end on 12 July 1984 at 1830 hrs, a dark phase Reddish Egret and a “white egret” were observed feeding side by side in a tidal pool on the north side of the island. After further observation it was determined that the “white egret” was indeed a white phase Reddish Egret. The late afternoon sky was overcast and we were able to approach within approximately 45 meters of the 2 egrets.