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The great blue heron (Ardea herodias) is a large wading bird in the heron family Ardeidae, common near the shores of open water and in wetlands over most of North and Central America, as well as far northwestern South America, the Caribbean and the Galápagos Islands. It is occasionally found in the Azores and is a rare vagrant to Europe.
Across the river on the north bank is the rookery. Annually, these great birds return to nest. The great blue heron is the largest of the North American heron families. They stand 4 feet (1.2 m) tall and have a wingspan of 7 feet (2.1 m). It is best to visit with a ranger on a guide walk as the birds can be hard to find, high in their nests. [3]
A large variety of birds can be spotted in various locations inside the park, ranging from small to large species and depending upon the time of the year will provide a birding experience worth experiencing. It is common to observe a Great Blue Heron rookery consisting of 35-50 pairs of breeding herons in the park during the Spring months.
The great blue heron is the largest heron native to North America. Its range is very wide, spreading from norther Canada to South America depending on the time of year, and encompassing almost all ...
The "Great Blue Heron" seats 35, and its nearly silent propulsion will enhance wildlife viewing, according to officials with the State Parks Foundation, which manages the proceeds raised by the plate.
The largest great blue heron rookery in Vermont has been on the refuge's Shad Island. This rookery fluctuates from about 250 to almost 600 nests each year. This rookery has been reduced in since 2015, due to an increasing bald eagle population. [4]
The largest remaining freshwater wetlands in Los Angeles County, [1] the site is cited as an important bird area of California, [2] and a resting ground for over 200 species of migratory birds such as the great blue heron, the great horned owl, the black-crowned night heron, and the western snowy plover.
Algona (/ æ l ˈ ɡ oʊ n ə /) [6] is a city in King County, Washington, United States, and the Seattle metropolitan area, surrounded by the suburbs of Auburn to the north and east, Pacific to the south, and unincorporated King County to the west.