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Great Blue Heron

Ardea herodias

Photo by MollyDempsey
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

It is the largest North American heron. It has a wingspan of 167–201 cm (66–79 in)

Notes:

Lives in the swamps near Pearl Bay on Lake Champlain. Very elusive. Always flies away when I try to get a picture!

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These guys are so beautiful!
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PublishedAugust 17, 2011

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