Great Blue Heron

Largest of the North American herons with long legs, a sinuous neck, and thick, daggerlike bill. Head, chest, and wing … More

Little Blues Out to Lunch

Little blue herons consume mostly fish, invertebrates, and small amphibians. Their prey varies depending on location, but they are often … More

Adult Little Blue Herons are very dark all over. At close range or in good light, they have a rich … More

Little Blue Herons are all white during their first year and as they age they turn blue. You can recognize … More

I spotted this Common Moorhen from the boardwalk at Meaher State Park.

This is the 3rd time I’ve driven by the lily pond at the Claude Peteet Mariculture Center to see this … More

Black-bellied Whistling Ducks don’t quack; they make a whistling sound instead. This family was swimming at the small lily pond … More

The Black-bellied Whistling Ducks had moved to the smaller lily pond at the Claude Peteet Mariculture Center when I drove … More

This stocky white heron has yellow plumes on its head and neck during breeding season. It spends most of its … More

Cliff Swallows build mud nests in colonies on cliff ledges or under bridges, eaves, and culverts. They feed in areas … More