Adult, Bolsa Chica, Orange Co., 2-07. © John  C. Avise.

Great Blue Heron

Ardea herodias

Ardeiformes: Ardeidae

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Adult, Eldorado Park, Orange Co., 2-07. © John  C. Avise.

Juvenile, Doheney Beach, 2-07. © John  C. Avise.

Nesting, Salton Sea, 2-07. © John  C. Avise.
Adult, Bolsa Chica, Orange Co., 3-09. © John  C. Avise.

Nesting, Bolsa Chica, Orange Co., 3-09. © John  C. Avise.
Juvenile, San Joaquin Marsh, Orange Co., 7-06. © John  C. Avise.

San Joaquin Marsh, Orange Co., 2-08. © John  C. Avise.
Juvenile, Jensen Beach, FL., 1-08. © John  C. Avise.

Adult, San Joaquin Marsh, Orange Co., 10-07. © John  C. Avise.
Adult, San Joaquin Marsh, Orange Co., 8/26/17. © Peter J. Bryant


Catching a Stingray at Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, Orange Co., CA. Video. 6/20/2021. © Peter J. Bryant