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Ariving Early at The Heronry
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Ariving Early at The Heronry

by Gary W. Sherwin

Category: AvianAdded February 21, 2009543 views

Long-legged Waders, Upright-perching Water Birds

Keywords: blue heron, heron, blue, skinny, emaciated, nesting, spring

When the herons arrive at their spring nesting heronry, they are very
thin, and look quite emaciated. However, they soon recover as they
feed in local waters and strengthen their nest, in preparation for this
year's brood.
Image Reference: BirdsImage Format: Digital Capture - Greater than 9MPImage Crop: Greater than 75% of originalDigital Enhancement: Digital RetouchModel Release: NAProperty Release: NACaptive: NA