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Great Blue Heron
Ardea herodias
27.2771, -82.5515
Field Notes
Description:
The largest and most widespread heron in North America, the Great Blue Heron can be found along the ocean shore or the edge of a small inland pond. An all white form is found from southern Florida into the Caribbean, and used to be considered a separate species, the "Great White Heron."
Cornell Lab
Habitat:
Turtle Beach Siesta Key FL
Notes:
They often position themselves near fisherman looking for handouts.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedDecember 26, 2011
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