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Animal Tidbits: The Great Blue Heron (GBH)
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The Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) is one of the most commonly sighted birds in my area (Oregon Coast). Standing up to four feet tall, heron’s can be spotted anywhere shallow water is present. Using their incredible eyesight, heron’s will stand completely still for extended time periods waiting on prey.…
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High Desert Birds
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A small sample from Sheldon Wildlife Refuge. On a recent trip to Virgin Valley Campground in Nevada, I, along with my daughter and some friends, explored Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge. The campground sits in a dusty lot with only a minimal of trees. We were lucky enough to get a…