Great Blue Heron at Arnold Heronry

Graeme and I went back to the heronry this morning to see if any progress had been made. There are still seven nests, and at least 3-4 are occupied with aa bird seemingly sitting on the eggs.

There wasn’t as much activity as last time, with only a few birds flying in and out at random intervals.

A few Ospreys, an Eagle  and a few other birds kept us occupied for a time, but it was cold and windy, so we left around 10:00.

Fox 18

Fox 17

A pair of foxes greeted us.

Canada Goose 105

A few Canada Geese were swimming nearby.

Northern Rough Winged Swallow 101

6-8 Northern Rough Winged Swallows were foraging near the boathouse.

Osprey 323

Several Ospreys were fishing in the area.

Great Blue Heron 296 Great Blue Heron 297

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Great Blue Heron 293

The most interesting Great Blue Heron images are taken when the birds land or depart.