A Day in the Life of a Great Blue Heron

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It’s morning, time to wake up, Great Blue Heron.

You’ve got a lot to do today….

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Standing on those nice long legs….

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Fishing all day….

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With a dagger beak…

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Successfully…

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While protecting your fishing territory….

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Or maybe some courtship….

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Got to stay clean with an occasional bath….

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And preen those gorgeous feathers….

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While flying around from favorite spot to favorite spot…..

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Or sometimes just resting and enjoying the big view….

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And as the busy day comes to an end, feeling sleepy and ready for the night’s rest….

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A lot goes on in the day of the life of the Great Blue Heron.

(All photos taken in Florida in recent weeks.)

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