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Great Blue Herons Mating Rituals

Great Blue Herons nest at Viera Wetlands each year. It is always fun to watch the beginning of the nest building. They appear to have a lot to say to one another! They go back and forth, bite each other's bills and preen for each other. It is wonderful!

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2018
Date Uploaded: 11.2018
Photo Location: Viera, Florida, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D500
Copyright: © Georgia Wilson