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Green Heron

Butorides virescens

Photo by dferris
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43.5919, -84.7952

Field Notes

Description:

Found at the edge of river, running through deciduous forest. I was able to snap one picture, but as soon as a tried to move a little closer, it took off.

Habitat:

River near deciduous forest

Reference Links:

Green Heron, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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