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Great Blue Heron
Ardea herodias

Slow and stately is the Great Blue in its hunt for prey. Then a lightning quick stab and dinner is assured. There are nests in Torrey Pine trees growing in Mission Bay Park. Its coloring really blends into the pines offering excellent camouflage.



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