Little Blue Heron - in tree

Little Blue Heron - in tree (Egretta caerulea). Louisiana, USA. Slate blue overall, in high breeding plumage head and neck become reddish-purple. Slow methodical feeders in freshwater ponds, lakes and marshes and coastal saltwater wetlands. Common, large numbers disperse widely after breeding season. Regular as far as northern California coast

Caerulea Cleaning Egretta Feathers Grooming Herons Preening

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