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Yellow-crowned night-heron

Nyctanassa violacea

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36.8885, -76.3013

Field Notes

Description:

Fishing along side 7 sleeping mallards. Immature of same species spotted/photoed nearby. Total of 4 of this species found along river, over 90 minute walk.

Habitat:

Edge of Lafayette River, adjacent to Old Dominion University

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PublishedAugust 19, 2017

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