Great Blue Heron Stick Gathering

Great Blue Herons: Nesting Season Has Begun

Great Blue Herons have started working on nests around the pond. The best spots go early, and there were some remnants left of last season’s nest where this GBH had staked a claim.

Great Blue Heron Stick Gathering
Great Blue Heron Stick Gathering

This fellow’s “nestoration” skills are a bit rusty and he spent considerable time trying to pull live branches off the tree. The ground around the pond is littered with twigs of all sizes and shapes that would have been easier to gather.

Great Blue Heron Stick Gathering
Great Blue Heron Stick Gathering

Success!

Great Blue Heron Stick Gathering
Great Blue Heron Stick Gathering

That little twig won’t do much for the nest but he took it to his waiting mate.

Great Blue Heron Stick Gathering
Great Blue Heron Stick Gathering

5 thoughts on “Great Blue Herons: Nesting Season Has Begun”

    1. Just a bit earlier than last year when I look back, although it seems early. Thank you very much, Belinda, and I hope to see and share some interesting action this season.

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