The Great Blue Heron, marked by a very long neck, is the largest heron in North America. This portrait shows its head and neck against a blue sky.

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The Great Blue Heron, marked by a very long neck, is the largest heron in North America. This vertical portrait shows the bird's head and neck profiled against a rich blue sky.

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Size: 3430px × 5097px
Location: Indian Shores, Florida, USA
Photo credit: © Michele and Tom Grimm / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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