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Great Blue Heron Gazes At The Water: Photo Of The Day

This photo was taken just north of Pillar Point Harbor.

Great Blue Heron with Half Moon Bay in the background.
Great Blue Heron with Half Moon Bay in the background. (Maria Demarest)

HALF MOON BAY, CA — Maria Demarest got 2024 off to a great start by spending New Year's Day enjoying the beauty of the San Mateo County coastline. This photo of a regal Great Blue Heron was taken just north of Pillar Point Harbor.

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