Great Blue Herons… I am writing this article, because my friend Johann have asked me about Herons. So, I will try my best and tell him about these unusual birds.
Appearance
These birds are native to most of North and Central America. Adults are approximately 1 m high and their necks usually outstretched. Herons weigh near 2.5 kg. As a rule, they create an impression of being tall and very thin, everything (wings, bill, legs, and even neck) are very long. What I like the most about herons – their walking and flying (while in flight, the neck is doubled back). There are 5 species of herons, the only one difference is in plumage and size.
Articulation and habitat
Frankly speaking, Blue Herons are not very vocal birds. There is a general set of sounds, for example, telling about danger or approaching the nest, but not more than that. Great Blue Herons nest on islands or in wooded swamps, actually, it is not a whim, it is a kind of protection from mammals and snakes. They can nest both alone or in colonies.
Feeding
The Great Blue Heron feeds in calm freshwater and along seacoasts. Small fish considered to be their main source of food. Sometimes, they also eat shellfish, various rodents, insects, frogs, and even small birds. The fishing techniques are very interesting to view. At the beginning a bird stand motionless, with its neck extended at an angle of about 45 degrees as to the water’s surface. It is incredible to enjoy its eyes and head looking for prey. When it notices a potential meal, the heron moves one leg forward and then immediately its body unbends, and its head dives into the water, so it catches the prey in its bill.



what beautiful birds they are
What an amazing birdie. If I knew one, I know they would be one of my favorite friends, because they are birdies!
–JB
Oh thank you for posting about these amazing birds. We see one a lot at our pond and it flies over my house…I have always wanted to know more about them! Woofs, Johann
Oh, we saw a red fox yesterday (we’re going to post about it later), perhaps you could tell us about those too! My Mum has lived in Indiana for many years and this is the first time she has seen a red fox. I hear they are ‘kind of’ related to us pups! Woofs, Johann
I love learning interesting bits of facts on animals (I like to research them as a hobby)…but this is one bird I’ve never looked up. Thanks for doing the leg-work.
I would not want to be poked at with that beak!!!
Dear, friends, you are welcome! hope, this post was interesting and useful!