Great Blue Heron Family in the Nest
by Judi Dressler
Title
Great Blue Heron Family in the Nest
Artist
Judi Dressler
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The young Great Blue Herons in this nest are getting really big and active, and will soon fly the nest to fend for themselves. But in the meantime, the dedicated mom is still there, feeding and caring for them until the time comes. This particular nest is one of only 3 great blue heron nests on the tiny island, surrounded by dozens of cormorant nests in the many trees. There used to be more herons, but the cormorants are taking over.
Great Blue Herons nest mainly in trees, but will also nest on the ground, on bushes, and on man-made structures. Males arrive at the colony and choose the nest sites; then they court and display to attract females. Colonies can consist of 500 or more individual nests, with multiple nests per tree built 100 or more feet off the ground. The nest is built mostly by female, with material gathered mostly by male. Both parents feed their babies by regurgitation. Young GBHs are capable of flight at about 2 months and depart nest within the next month.
Photo taken on May 15, 2018, in Lakewood, Colorado
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Comments (26)
Shoal Hollingsworth
I am nominating your amazing work in the Special Features discussion in the 1000 views group!
Diana Mary Sharpton
wonderful capture Judi. Nominated for special feature in the 1000 view group. F/T
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #16 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.....L/F/Tw
Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group l/f/p
Mary Lynn Giacomini
Beautiful capture of the Blue Heron family......I like how you captured them in their nest! Amazing shot Judi! L/f
Don Columbus
Congratulations Judi, your work is Featured in "A Birding Group - Wings" I invite you to place it in the group's "2019 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L/Tweet
Don Columbus
Congratulations Judi, your work is Featured in "Birds In Focus" I invite you to place it in the group's "2019 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L/Tweet