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Heron Shakeout

Heron Shakeout

A Great Blue Heron shakes out its feathers after fishing for sardines in Arcata Marsh's brackish pond.

A Great Blue Heron shakes out its feathers after fishing for sardines in Arcata Marsh's brackish pond.
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Jul, 2018

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