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Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

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Field Notes

Notes:

Saw in Sligo Creek; nature walk with my 4 year old daughter.

Species ID Suggestions

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea
MitchRay
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Comments (1)
lori.delaleoconnor
Thanks so much! I know there is a nest of yellow-crowned night herons nearby, so this must be one of them!

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Earth Week 2011
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PublishedApril 27, 2011

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