Sunday, December 19, 2021

Sweetwater Wetlands: Gainesville, FL 12-1-21

 


Great Blue Heron





Our largest heron: 6+ foot wingspan




Largest of the North American herons with long legs, a sinuous neck, and thick, daggerlike bill. Head, chest, and wing plumes give a shaggy appearance. In flight, the Great Blue Heron curls its neck into a tight “S” shape; its wings are broad and rounded and its legs trail well beyond the tail.




Green Heron




Our smallest heron



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