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Great Blue Heron
Ardea herodias
36.0011, -78.6475
Field Notes
Description:
It is the largest North American heron and, among all extant herons, it is surpassed only by
the Goliath Heron and the White-bellied Heron. It has head-to-tail length of 91–137 cm (36–54 in),
a wingspan of 167–201 cm (66–79 in), a height of 115–138 cm (45–54 in), and a weight of 2.1–3.6 kg
(4.6–7.9 lb)
Habitat:
Look for Great Blue Herons in saltwater and freshwater habitats, from open coasts, marshes,
riverbanks, and lakes to backyard goldfish ponds.
Notes:
Staunton River,VA
36.745005, -78.687872
36.712708, -78.670181
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJune 9, 2013
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