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yellow crowned knight heron

Nyctanassa violacea

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26.4599, -82.126

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Notes:

Ding Darling NWR
On top of a sign post. Super friendly they are so used to people.

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Comments (5)
James McNair
Spell however you like, just keep sharing these awesome shots. :-)
jamiewgoodspeed
Thanks, your right. I always spell it like knight anole when its night heron.
James McNair
Beauty but knight maybe "night"? Great image Jamie

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PublishedSeptember 21, 2014

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