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Flight of Two Great Blues (Herons) (Original Post)
Bo Zarts
Feb 24
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NJCher
(35,760 posts)1. now THAT
is wing span!
3Hotdogs
(12,437 posts)2. One was found dead near the Great Swamp ( N.J.) two weeks ago.
We think, Snapping Turtle.
On the underside of wings are pink patches. I am not sure if it is only in breeding season.
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,727 posts)3. Great photo, my dear Bo! Indeed, incredible wing spans! Thank you. ♥ nt
Bo Zarts
(25,405 posts)4. Thanks, Peggy!
Great Blue herons normally have a wingspan between 5.6 and 6.6 feet. This one is probably 6+ feet.
cyclonefence
(4,483 posts)5. Whoa
That is all.