They are gregarious birds and they nest in groups at the edges of other heron colonies Typically, an unpaired male arrives first at the breeding area to establish his small territory, which will be the nesting site, around the fork of a tree. How do you identify a little blue heron ? Measurements. Adult Little … Read more
Nest Placement Great blue herons nest mainly in trees, but will also nest on the ground, on bushes, in mangroves, and on structures such as duck blinds, channel markers, or artificial nest platforms Males arrive at the colony and settle on nest sites ; from there, they court passing females. What time of year do … Read more
Nest Placement Great blue herons nest mainly in trees, but will also nest on the ground, on bushes, in mangroves, and on structures such as duck blinds, channel markers, or artificial nest platforms Males arrive at the colony and settle on nest sites ; from there, they court passing females. What time of year do … Read more