Ardea herodias
(Great Blue Heron)
© Corey Cartwright (Photo ID #3474)
Photographer's Submitted Details
Photo Location
Cowichan Bay BC
Photographer
Corey Cartwright
Habitat
Saltwater Estuary
Photo Date
April 20, 2005
Upload Date
April 23, 2008
Elevation (m)
Latitude
Longitude
Photo ID #
3474
Comments
The Bill on this Heron is bright Yellow and an indication that the bird could be a female ready to lay eggs. The Bills turn bright Yellow around the time the Herons are pairing up.