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Ardea herodias
Large bluish-gray bird with long legs and "s" shaped necks . Crown has white stripe wtih black plume that runs to the back of neck. Shaggy feathers on neck and back.
Found in fresh and saltwater marshes, mangrove swamps, flooded meadows, lake edges, and shorelines near open water.
Spotted on Jan 13, 2011
Submitted on Sep 13, 2011
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Awesome portrait,beautiful photo,congrats and thanks for sharing