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Great Blue Heron

Ardea herodias

Photo by TampaDave
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Description:

I think this heron was initiating a mating ritual to try to attract a mate. It initiated this neck stretch move with another heron not included in the photo that mirrored the initial neck movements. They got close to each other, but I think the female must not have liked the dance since she walked away.

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Great Blue Heron

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Comments (4)
Seema
great shots..the heron seems to be prancing..

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Shorebirds of the Gulf Coast

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PublishedMay 14, 2011

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