Great Blue Heron


Ardea herodias

Family Name: Ardeidae

Date Photographed: October 21, 2022

Location: Windham, NH

…there were more mallards drifting on this side of the pond and I caught sight of a Great Blue Heron come swooping in…

Great Blue Heron

Birds of NH #: 14/278

Avg. Clutch Size: 2-6

Avg. Brood/s per year: 1-2


Always cool to see, the great blue heron is a staple of the waterway scenery here in New Hampshire. This is another bird that I can not remember not recognizing, it’s so common. From secluded ponds to beneath the shadows of an urban bridge, these large birds can be seen stalking through the shallows for prey.

October 21, 2022 - First image

November 3, 2022 - Favorite image

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