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Twins

Tri-colored Heron (2 chicks) - Saint Augustine, Florida
Summer 2024 - In the Nest - Northern Florida U.S.A.

Teenagers!-------Independence Day 2024 ----------U.S.A.!

In the Wild - Nesting - Rookery - Treetop - July 4th, 2024

*[left-double-click for a closer-look - also considered to be juveniles]

*[FYI: quite surprisingly they turn deep blue as full-grown adults]

The Tricolored or Louisiana Heron does not swim but wades in deep water. Audubon called this bird "Lady of the Water" because of its grace and beauty. It resembles the Great Blue Heron but is much smaller and more delicate. Its white belly clearly distinguishes it from all other Herons. It strides briskly through the water, sometimes running after fish and catching them with a thrust of the bill. This action is so fast that it can only be caught with a shutter speed of 1/4000th of a second! Their chicks have a reddish coat but turn blue with age. The name Louisiana Heron is very misleading because
it also lives in coastal states from North Carolina to Texas, and especially in Florida. - A Very Elegant Bird - Fun to Observe

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tricolored_Heron

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._augustine_florida

Taken in: United States / Florida / Anastasia (show map)

Taken on: July 4, 2024

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Camera: Canon EOS RP, ISO 640 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS RP
ISO:	640
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Program AE
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
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