Tag: #Herons

Two For One Deal

This great blue heron had the best fishing spot. He was at one end of a culvert under a road while the tide was going out. He was catching fish left and right. This time he caught two fish at the same time.

Two For One Deal
Two For One Deal

He was the centre of attention as other wading birds stopped, drew near and stared at him. Were they in awe of his fishing prowess? Did they hope he would drop one and they could fight over it? Did they hope he would share with one of them? He did drop them both it appeared as he waded to a beach area. Then, he appeared to pick the larger one up and eat it.

Two For One Deal

Then he walked off with the smaller one as the wading birds lost interest. Have a Happy Tuesday!

Tricoloured Heron

I knew when I took this pictures it did not quite look exactly like a great blue heron and it appeared smaller than a great blue. It wasn’t until I got home and looked at these on the computer that I figured out it was a juvenile tricoloured heron.

I do not think I got any shots of an adult tricoloured heron. This bird can be seen along the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic coast of the U.S. up to Massachusetts. They are considered year round residents according to All About Birds.

They usually forage alone for small fish.

I witnessed this one catch a few while I was watching it.

Have a restful Labor Day!

Little Blue Heron 2025

I saw this little blue heron alone in a bush. Little Blue herons will hunt alone or in small groups.

Little Blue Heron 2025

Little blue herons will eat crabs, fish, crayfish, shrimp, worms, crabs, beetles, flies, dragonflies, and bugs among other things.

Like night herons, they move slow and methodical. They will defend their hunting area from other birds such as terns.

Little Blue Heron 2025

It is fun seeing these birds and their habits. Get out and enjoy nature. Happy Friday!

Great Blue Heron Flipping Fish

This great blue heron showed no fear. It hung out near a boat launch. I kayaked out a short ways and it actually walked towards me. It was fun to watch.

Great Blue Heron Flipping Fish
Great Blue Heron Flipping Fish – Swallowing it down

As usual these are taken with a zoom lens. I am thinking this is a juvenile. It seems it is not as knowledgeable as it should be in the ways of the world. As much I enjoyed it walking towards me and these are not cropped a lot, I just hope it becomes more knowledgeable about safety in the future. Have a great week!

Gray Heron

I was fortunate enough to see some gray herons at different Royal Parks in London. It turns out these places are great places to bird watch.

Gray herons are similar in appearance to great blue herons, but are smaller in size. All About Birds has the length of the gray heron being between 35.4-38.6 inches, while the great blue heron is between 38.2-53.9 inches in length.

Gray Heron – Adult

The above pictures appears to be an adult. It has the pronounced black stipe on its head and the beak is lighter. During peak breeding season its beak can be orange.

Gray Heron – Juvenile?

I am guessing this image may be a juvenile gray heron. It does not have the pronounced black and white colours on its head and its beak is darker.

I highly recommend visiting the Royal Parks in London. It is a great way to get in some steps in while being nature in the heart of London.

“In every walk in nature, one receives far more than he seeks.”

John Muir