Great Blue Heron
Ardea herodias
20.8481, -86.8759
Field Notes
Description:
Photo take in a mangrove area near the coast this herons are very common in the area. Large bird with yellow legs as opposed to the Great Egret's black legs.
Habitat:
The Great Blue Heron is found throughout most of North America, as far north as Alaska and the southern Canadian provinces. The range extends south through Florida, Mexico and the Caribbean to South America
Reference Links:
Great Blue Heron
Species ID Suggestions
1
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMarch 11, 2012
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