Great Blue Herons
Majestic in flight
The largest North American Heron
They live in both freshwater and saltwater habitats and are very widespread across the US
They will eat almost anything within striking distance, including fish, amphibians, reptiles, small mammals, insects, and other birds.
(Green Cay Wetlands from a previous trip)
A previous Bird Survey trip
Despite their impressive size, they weigh only 5-6 pounds thanks in part to their hollow bones - a feature of almost all birds.
Thanks to specially shaped neck vertebrae, Great Blue Herons can curl their neck into an S shape for more aerodynamic flight profile and to quickly strike at prey at a distance.
Stately
One of the earliest nesters, many are already constructing their nests.
Rearranging sticks on the nest
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