I got up my courage to brave all the deer and horse flies and hiked into the Great Blue Heron Rookery this morning. I was thrilled to discover at the end of my hike that I did not have one single wood tick on me! (unusual). Regardless, the Great Blue Heron chicks are getting big, and should fledge soon. When they have a food fight, their beaks become lethal weapons. Please realize each time the parents deliver fish, a food fight entails. Make sure you watch the video!
Mom has just arrive. Bedlam awaits!
Food Fight Close-Up
Great Blue Heron Chick Food Fight (Mom just dropped off the fish and flew away)
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Mom tries to provide some fish … food fight starts
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Quiet reigns for a few moments at the Rookery (view of 1/4 of the nests)
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Short video showing what my hike out from the Rookery is like
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Hey Rich, thanks for endangering life & limbs to get all your fine outdoor pics for us! I do love & appreciate all of it. Take care – stay safe.
GREAT — Our here are up 20 to 30 feet in the tops of trees, no way to record them with out a drone. Most interesting–THANK YOU for your efforts.
Don