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Great Blue Heron

Ardea herodius

Description:

Heron catching the sun amongst the river boats. Length 1.2 mtrs (46 inch) Wingspan 1.8mtrs (73 inch)

Habitat:

Rivers and lakes (and garden ponds with fish)

Notes:

Called an Old Frank or Hanser in East Anglia (UK)

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Ripley, Ohio, USA

Lat: 38.74, Long: -83.84

Spotted on Jul 29, 2012
Submitted on Jul 29, 2012

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