Great blue heron in mating colors is attractively posed as it preens its feathers at the rookery.

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A Great Blue Heron preens at its nest displaying its mating colors and plumes beautifully. The pose is an attractive one as it reaches back showing a sinuous neck and face with orange tinged beak and blue lore of the breeding season.

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Size: 3028px × 4180px
Location: Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Florida
Photo credit: © Judy Lovell-Janthina Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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