Note the white around the cheeks and upper throat. That's what's
distintive about a Great Blue. There are other (smaller) herons which
have similar blue/gray coloration and may also have plumes extending
from the top of the head. But none have the white around cheeks and throat.
Chuck Norcutt
AG Schnozz wrote:
>>The white feathers around the head are distictive for Great
>>Blues. The feather plumes only occur on adults. Other
>>herons might have plumes as well but I don't think you'd be
>>likely to see them in your neck of the woods.
>
>
> That's interesting. Having grown up in Michigan I saw herons
> quite frequently. Never saw one with white plumage, though.
>
> AG
>
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