Great Blue Heron Pair at Nest

Great Blue Heron Family in the Skinny Tree

The “Skinny Tree” still stands and this breeding season a Great Blue Heron pair is raising a family here. Three chicks hatched and two have succumbed.

Great Blue Heron Alert to Incoming Mate
Great Blue Heron Alert to Incoming Mate – The chick’s head fuzz is just visible by the adult’s left leg

Somehow, the GBH on the nest knew the mate was about to land.

Great Blue Heron Pair at Nest
Great Blue Heron Pair at Nest

The Great Blues give each other the showiest greetings when one returns.

Great Blue Heron Pair at Nest
Great Blue Heron Pair at Nest

All that taken care of, it’s time to feed junior.

Great Blue Heron Pair at Nest, One Adult Feeding Junveile
Great Blue Heron Pair at Nest, Adult Feeding Juvenile

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
March 15, 2022

4 thoughts on “Great Blue Heron Family in the Skinny Tree”

    1. Belinda, I am seeing this comment! I’m amazed at how far off the mate must be when they start that position, and even with all that warning I missed the landing 😆.

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