A Great Blue Heron Dozes while patiently incubating its eggs late on a windy afternoon.

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Great Blue Heron, Ardea herodias, patiently sits on its large twig nest. It dozes in the late afternoon light with eyes closes while wind tosses about its distinctive black head plumes.

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Size: 4197px × 2928px
Location: South Florida Rookery
Photo credit: © Judy Lovell-Janthina Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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