Monday, May 8, 2023

Female Great Blue Heron and Her Four Babies




 
Yesterday I visited the Great Blue Herons rookery again and this time it looked differently.  Two nesting sites were abandoned and one nest was not completed  and a lone Heron stood on it. 

What's happened?  Why did some Herons leave their nests?  I wish I had answers...

Even though I was sad I was happy that most of Great Blue Herons had already babies.









This Heron family has four chicks that are two weeks old and will stay in the nest for 41 to 81 days, being fed and cared by their parents.
















Let's see what is going on under our nest.







Looking down the chick tries to balance raising its small, undeveloped wings.  This chick was the bravest of the whole brood. 

Life goes on.








7 comments:

  1. The universe of innocence, excellently captured!

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  2. Preciosa serie de la mamá garza y sus polluelos. Son encantadores. Lo importante es que prosperen todas las puestas y que se incremente el número de esta especie.
    Un abrazo.

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  3. Una fotos que transmiten mucho sentimiento, Kaya, muy buenas tomas con una muy buena nitidez.

    Saludos.

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  4. Awesome series! I looks like the parent protects their chick with its leg. Great moment!

    Best regards, isabella

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  5. Кая, спасибо за прекрасные истории

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