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Grey Heron

Ardea cinerea

Description:

The Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea), is a wading bird of the heron family Ardeidae, native throughout temperate Europe and Asia and also parts of Africa. It is resident in the milder south and west, but many birds retreat in winter from the ice in colder regions. It has become common in summer even inside the Arctic circle along the Norwegian coast.

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Grey Heron
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2 Comments

Christiane
Christiane 10 years ago

Thanks Satyen and Stian for the ID..

Stian Waaler
Stian Waaler 10 years ago

Great pictures!

Christiane
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Christiane

Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Spotted on May 3, 2013
Submitted on May 3, 2013

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