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Bo Zarts

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Sat Feb 24, 2024, 11:22 AM Feb 2024

Flight of Two Great Blues (Herons)



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Flight of Two Great Blues (Herons) (Original Post) Bo Zarts Feb 2024 OP
now THAT NJCher Feb 2024 #1
One was found dead near the Great Swamp ( N.J.) two weeks ago. 3Hotdogs Feb 2024 #2
Great photo, my dear Bo! Indeed, incredible wing spans! Thank you. ♥ nt CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2024 #3
Thanks, Peggy! Bo Zarts Feb 2024 #4
Whoa cyclonefence Feb 2024 #5

3Hotdogs

(14,463 posts)
2. One was found dead near the Great Swamp ( N.J.) two weeks ago.
Sat Feb 24, 2024, 11:38 AM
Feb 2024

We think, Snapping Turtle.

On the underside of wings are pink patches. I am not sure if it is only in breeding season.

Bo Zarts

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4. Thanks, Peggy!
Sat Feb 24, 2024, 12:43 PM
Feb 2024

Great Blue herons normally have a wingspan between 5.6 and 6.6 feet. This one is probably 6+ feet.

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