The tall, long-legged Great Blue Heron is one of the most magnificent water birds in the world.  They are often seen standing perfectly still near a shoreline with a graceful, statuesque poise.

Herons are a joy to see in flight, often resembling prehistoric pterodactyls.   Averaging 4’ tall with a wingspan of 5-6’, yet only weighing 5-8 pounds it’s truely amazing that this bird can cruise up to 35 miles per hour!