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Great blue heron

Ardea herodias

Photo by mauna Kunzah
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Field Notes

Description:

Dark form of the great blue heron, wading in the water, likely scouting out some fish for its lunch.

Habitat:

Seen in a mangrove swamp in Big Cypress National Preserve.

Reference Links:

Great blue heron - Wikipedia, Great Blue Heron | Audubon Field Guide

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