A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

EGRETS

Sun, 29 Sep '24
Everglades denizens
Wed, 9 Aug '23
Large, white waders
Wed, 12 Apr '23
Wetland waders
Tue, 25 Oct '22
Heron varieties
Sun, 24 Jul '22
Marsh birds
Mon, 29 Mar '21
White wetlands birds