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Ardea herodias
A large heron. The head, chest, and wing plumes give it a shaggy appearance. They appear blue-gray from a distance. They have long yellow legs, a thick, daggerlike bill and black stripe over their eye.
Spotted on Jan 11, 2014
Submitted on Feb 6, 2014
1 Comment
Herons are very interesting birds.
RANDOM FACT:
Giraffes are the only animals on earth that DO NOT YAWN.
Consider your minds blown. You are welcome.
Great spotting!