Great Blue Heron
Ardea herodias
Standing from 39" to 52 " The Great Blue Heron is the largest of the dark colored herons. In Upstate New York, this heron is frequently seen along the shores of lakes, rivers and streams. In other areas of the country it will also frequent saltwater habitats. The top of its head is blue gray while the underside of the head and body are white. It's back is gray.
Habitats
Great Blue Herons are common in Upstate New York. They are frequently seen in the following locations:
The shores of the Lake Ontario, Genesee River and its tributaries, The Erie Canal, Mendon Ponds Park, Ellison Park, Durand Eastman Park, and almost any other aquatic habitat that has shallow water. They are seen in large numbers at the Iroquois Wildlife Refuge and the Montezuma Wildlife Refuge.
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Sound
Great Blue Herons are usually quiet. When they are disturbed they sound a hoarse squawk that may be repeated several times.
Comments
When a Great Blue Heron take flight they curve their neck in an S curve and extend their legs behind their body. While canoeing Upstate New York streams, it is not uncommon to come across a Great Blue Heron. The heron will often fly a hundred yards or so and land. Each time the canoe approaches the heron will take flight and move a distance ahead of the canoe. This cycle is sometimes repeated a dozen or more times.
Range
The range of the Great Blue Heron extends across most of the United States.
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For More Information
Rochester Birding Organizations
- Audubon Society-Genesee West 225-6670. 1 Tully Lane, Rochester, NY 14626.
- Braddock Bay Bird Observatory. P.O. Box 12876, Rochester, NY 14612.
- Braddock Bay Raptor Research. 432 Manitou Beach Road, Hilton, NY 14468.
- Burroughs Audubon Nature Club 924-9454. "The Burroughs Audubon Nature Club was organized in 1913 by people interested in nature study, birds, and conservation. With about 400 members today, B.A.N.C. continues to meet on a regular basis with a variety of indoor programs on the second Friday of the month at the Garden Center of Rochester, 5 Castle Park, Rochester, NY, and many field trips to local natural areas.
The club has a 30 acre nature sanctuary with trails and a clubhouse near the Town of Pittsford where many activities are scheduled. For further information, you may call: 924-9454 and leave a message or write to Burroughs Audubon Nature Club, P.O. Box 17164, Rochester, New York, 14617."
- Rochester Birding Association.
Places to see Great Blue Herons
- Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge 948-5445. Casey Road, PO Box 517, Alabama, NY 14003. Contact: Don Tiller, Refuge Manager.
- Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge 315-568-5987. 3395 Route 5/20 East, Seneca Falls, NY 13148-9778. "Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge lies at the north end of Cayuga Lake, in the heart of the Finger Lakes Region of New York State. Located 5 mile east of Seneca Falls, in Seneca County, Montezuma Refuge serves as a major resting area for waterfowl and other waterbirds on their journeys to and from nesting areas in northeastern and east-central Canada. Refuge management benefits wildlife and provides a place for people to visit and enjoy wildlife in its natural habitat." For more information about birding at the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge.
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Bibliography
If you are interested in reading more about Great Blue Herons connect to the Rochester Public Library's electronic online card catalog.
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