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Little blue heron

Egretta caerulea

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

A small heron that is easily recognized with its purplish-blue head and neck. Their long bills have dark or black tips and greyish blue at the base.

Habitat:

Spotted foraging at Smiley Lagoon along the San Diego River.

Reference Links:

Little blue heron - Wikipedia

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PublishedNovember 25, 2021

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