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Great blue herons are a common large wading bird in the recreation area during spring and summer. This large wading bird is usually found near shores of open water and in wetlands. With a wingspan of 66-79 inches and a height of 45-54 inches, it is the largest North American heron. For comparison, this makes them around twice as heavy as great egrets (Ardea alba), though only slightly taller.

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2015
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National Parks Gallery
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great blue heron blue heron heron ardea herodias bird birdwatching animal wild wildlife mississippi national river and recreation area mississippi national river recreation area inches north american heron herons ardea alba national parks gallery mississippi wetlands