After some other Great Blue Herons had completely deconstructed the nest on the skinny tree last week another one is giving it a try.
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, Charleston, SC
February 23, 2023
Skinny Tree Has A New Occupant
Tag Archives: Skinny Tree
Great Blue Heron Repurposing The Skinny Tree Nest
It seems that the Great Blue Heron couple have abandoned nesting at the Skinny Tree sometime in the last week.
Another enterprising GBH spent a couple hours on Tuesday removing material from what had appeared to be a robust nest.
This heron’s nest is just at the other end of the pond, in the big island.
He made lots of trips mostly with small branches while I was watching.
Of course it is not theft to them, it is taking advantage of easy pickings.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
January 31, 2023
Great Blue Heron at Skinny Tree
A Great Blue Heron minding the nest on the Skinny Tree.
The heron flew to the end of the pond and I waited 15 -20 minutes for it to return, with hopes of a flight image. Finally I moved on.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
January 24, 2023
A Time To Nest, Canoodling
The Great Blue Heron pair took a few moments to bond after the male brought a stick for the nest.
OK, enough of that.
Ready for another stick!
Off he went.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
December 28, 2022
Google shares a lot about the word Canoodle, I’ll leave it at “This somewhat silly-sounding word applies to somewhat innocent physical affection.”
A Time To Nest, Some Action
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
December 28, 2022
A Time To Nest
Wishing you all a happy and healthy new year! Thanks for following along with my blog and all the likes and comments throughout 2022.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
December 28, 2022
Great Blue Heron Standing Guard
January 6, 2022
Meanwhile, Level 2 of the Skinny Tree
Or, The Challenge
I know you are down there!
And I want you to leave!
Not going!
Says who?
Oh, I think you are!
The Great Blue Heron won this round when the Great Egret took off but it was less then ten minutes and he came back.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
March 15, 2022
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.
Somehow, the GBH on the nest knew the mate was about to land.
The Great Blues give each other the showiest greetings when one returns.
All that taken care of, it’s time to feed junior.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
March 15, 2022
Great Blue Heron Sentinel
A Great Blue Heron looking snazzy and with possession of one of the prime nesting spots at the rookery,
A different view a few days later.
There are now three chicks in this nest, although they didn’t show themselves while I was looking.
The Skinny Tree, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, Charleston, SC
February 24, 2022