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Little Blue Herons are, surprisingly, not blue during their first year of life; until they become adults, their plumage is almost entirely white, which could help them blend in better with the myriad of other white-plumaged herons and egrets that they tend to be near.

This bird is quite far from its home range in the southeastern United States, Central America, and South America. Somehow, this one has ended up in the Columbia River in Washington State, where fewer than ten records of Little Blue Heron exist.

An exceptional hunter, this young heron was constantly seeking out and snatching up small prey items such as fish from the gently heaving waters in a cove on the edge of the mighty river.

Original audio replaced in order to cover the loud refocusing noises from the camera. New audio is similar to the old, just gentle wind/background noise, published by Traian Mitroi on Pixabay.