Closeup of a Great Blue Heron couple proudly standing atop their scenic nest with a soft view of the Colorado Foothills in the background.

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Size: 5191px × 3508px
Location: Jefferson County, Colorado
Photo credit: © Susan Hodgson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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