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Great Blue Heron nest - it's getting crowded!

Gregg Thompson

June 20, 2019

This Great Blue Heron nest is bursting with life! Gregg Thompson took these wonderful photos at a heron colony in Everett, Washington.

Great Blue Herons lay 2-6 eggs and may have as many nestlings to raise in a really good year. The young will leave the nest anywhere between 50-80 days. Do you think that might have something to do with how crowded it is?

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All photos are © Gregg Thompson and may not be used without permission.

Tags: nesting, photography

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