Great Blue Heron in flight …

Great Blue Herons have a wide wing span of up to 7ft and slate blue and grey flight feathers.  They can soar and glide like eagles and migrate very long distances in winter, to Mexico, the Caribbean and as far as South America. If you spot a Great Blue Heron in flight this...

Great Blue Heron is the largest species in North America

The Great Blue Heron is the largest species of heron in North America.  Distinctive because of their size they stand 4ft tall and can weight up to 6lbs.  Their feathers are mostly white with slate grey-blue spots and slat-like flight feathers.  They have  an...

How to spot a Great Blue Heron …

Great Blue Herons are most easily spotted near water, where they hunt for food.  Look for them at the edge of ponds, marshes or lakes.  You may spot a Great Blue Heron standing in shallow water quietly waiting to strike at an unsuspecting fish.  Great Blue Herons...

Great Blue Heron couple …builds a nest

Great Blue Herons are large magnificent birds. They return to Saskatchewan after winter, usually in March. They breed in colonies of 5 to 500 birds and build nests in trees close to water, swamps or lakes.  Great Blue Herons build a large bulky stick-nest that they reuse...

Mates for a season

Great Blue Heron males compete for their mates with interesting courtship rituals which may include moaning calls, repetitive circular flying, crest raising, bill snapping, twig shaking, neck stretching, preening, and even fierce bill duelling. Loud scuffles over females can...

Great Blue Heron spectacular wings…