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Green Heron nest with eggs.

Butorides virescens

Photo by pamsai
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

These 2 blue eggs were in an open stick nest in a small shrub overlooking a pond. This heron was always standing on the branch beside them.

Species ID Suggestions

Green Heron

Butorides virescens
Owen -
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PublishedSeptember 17, 2013

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