Editorial photo #13299873 Human Interest

Wildlife Great Blue Heron Chicks

Baby great blue heron chicks stand in their nest at Wakodahatchee Wetlands in Delray Beach, Florida, on February 9, 2026. Great blue heron chicks usually fledge about 8-10 weeks after hatching, remaining dependent on their parents for food and protection for several weeks beyond that. (Photo by Ronen Tivony/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13299873
Date taken: 9 February 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Ronen Tivony/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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