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
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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.