Great blue heron

The Great blue heron has the Latin name Ardea herodias. The english translation is Heron Herodins. Great Blue Herons appear blue-gray from a distance, with a wide black stripe over the eye. In flight, the upper side of the wing is two-toned: pale on the forewing and darker on the flight feathers. Length: 38.2-53.9 in.Weight: 4-6 pounds. Wingspan: 5-6 feet. These birds stalk their prey in shallow waters and strike super fast to catch the prey off guard. They usually forage by themselves. For mating Great blue herons stretch their neck up with the bill pointing skyward. Flying in circles above colony with neck extended, stretching neck forward with head and neck feathers erected and then snapping bill shut. You can find them near a body of water. Also, in your backyard if there is a pond with fish inside. They nest high above the ground on the tops of trees. The Great blue heron can eat fish, amphibians, reptiles, invertebrates, small mammals, and even other birds. These bids are of least concern and keep populating.