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Great Blue Heron

Ardea herodias

Photo by NicoleLook
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Field Notes

Description:

I believe these are great blue heron. There were three found in a tree that appeared to have a nest like structure in the center of the branches. This was along the American River.

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Great Blue Heron

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California Coastal Wildlife Watch
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Nests, hives, bowers, webs & other animal architecture
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Flora and Fauna of California Wilderness
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PublishedMarch 7, 2014

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