A Black-crowned Night Heron caught in flight action as it looks to land within a nesting colony of other herons. Close up view.

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Size: 6912px × 4718px
Location: Denver County, Colorado
Photo credit: © Susan Hodgson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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