Great Blue Heron – 8/20/20

Observer: Ilan Fisher

Observation Date: 8/20/20

Observation Time: 10:00 a.m.

Observation Location: Lake Massapoag

Common Name: Great Blue Heron

Scientific Name: Ardea herodias

Comments: Adult great blue herons weigh about 5 lbs. They weigh more than great horned owls, which weigh about 3 lbs., but they are not the largest bird found in Sharon. Bald eagles can reach 14 lbs.

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