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Green Heron

Butorides virescens

Photo by rstillings
Published on Project Noah
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37.6616, -79.0814

Field Notes

Habitat:

Look for Green Herons in saltwater and freshwater habitats, from open coasts, marshes,riverbanks, and lakes to backyard goldfish ponds.

Notes:

Mill Creek Lake
Amherst County, VA
37.661593, -79.081381

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PublishedApril 7, 2013

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