Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge
wildlife refuge, Florida, United States
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The Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge is located in the Florida Keys, a chain of islands in southern Florida, United States. This refuge is situated in the northern area of the lower keys. The Great White Heron itself is the white morph of the great blue heron, typically found in southern Florida. The refuge is part of the diverse ecosystem of the Florida Keys, which includes mangroves, sea grasses, and coral reefs, supporting a wide variety of plant and animal life.12
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