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Highland’s Heron Rookery
Once the site of a large heron rookery, this wetland now is home to many waterbirds and a nesting Great Horned Owl! A part of the Little Calumet River Levee Trail, Viewing platform and benches are available.
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About Highland’s Heron Rookery
The Little Calumet River Levee Trail follows along the boundary of Highland’s Heron Rookery, a large wetland home to many marshbirds and waterbirds such as coots, egrets, and herons. While herons no longer nest at the site, a Great Horned Owl has begun nesting at the site.
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