Great Blue Heron didn't migrate?
Jan 1, 2017 23:21:30 #
Old Timer wrote:
I saw one today in flight here in Indiana. Some times they do not migrate, especially in mild winters.
Thanks Old Timer from another old timer! We are having a mild winter, so far, at least.
Jan 1, 2017 23:28:38 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
Ever heard the term Snowbird?
Seriously, migratory patterns of birds have changed as the climate changes.
Seriously, migratory patterns of birds have changed as the climate changes.
Thanks rgrenaderphoto! Never thought of a GBH as a snowbird. Maybe I need to rethink things. lol It has been a mild winter, and one has suggested, it is probably young and didn't feel the urge to go south to the breeding grounds.
Jan 2, 2017 06:05:31 #
Sugar'sDaddy wrote:
This great blue heron photo was taken Friday in Jacksonville,Il. Most have left the area 2 months ago. I have no idea why this one is still here. It seems healthy and is able to fly.
Very nice image,
They stay around here most of the winter
Jan 2, 2017 08:39:16 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
Very nice image,
They stay around here most of the winter
They stay around here most of the winter
Thank you Manglesphoto! Glad to hear that. Maybe I can travel a bit farther south from Hannibal and see more of them.
Jan 2, 2017 08:54:02 #
Jan 2, 2017 09:37:33 #
Swamp-Cork wrote:
Excellent image, Donnie and guess maybe its staying put until the food gives out or the water freezes over!
I live in Jacksonville, they are here year round. And the water never freezes over.
Jan 2, 2017 09:38:36 #
Jan 2, 2017 10:21:58 #
Jan 2, 2017 13:49:06 #
Sugar'sDaddy wrote:
This great blue heron photo was taken Friday in Jacksonville,Il. Most have left the area 2 months ago. I have no idea why this one is still here. It seems healthy and is able to fly.
Super capture Donnie for both of you!!
Jan 2, 2017 14:01:23 #
Sugar'sDaddy wrote:
This great blue heron photo was taken Friday in Jacksonville,Il. Most have left the area 2 months ago. I have no idea why this one is still here. It seems healthy and is able to fly.
I saw one a few days ago in a marsh just outside of Boston, MA. I'd always thought that they went south for the winter. I don't know what this one will
do when everything ices over.
Jan 2, 2017 15:53:47 #
[quote=Carolina Wings]Super capture Donnie for both of you!! [/quo
Thank you Jan for your kind comment and the thumbs up!!
[/quoThank you Jan for your kind comment and the thumbs up!!
Jan 2, 2017 16:00:24 #
2Dragons wrote:
I saw one a few days ago in a marsh just outside of Boston, MA. I'd always thought that they went south for the winter. I don't know what this one will
do when everything ices over.
do when everything ices over.
Thanks 2Dragons! From what others have said, the breeding adults migrate, while the younger ones stay north and eat rodents after freeze over.
Jan 2, 2017 17:17:58 #
Sugar'sDaddy wrote:
Thanks 2Dragons! From what others have said, the breeding adults migrate, while the younger ones stay north and eat rodents after freeze over.
Thanks for that information. I was really worried about that big bird wondering what he/she would find to eat when the winter decides to really set in around here.
Jan 2, 2017 17:52:26 #
Jan 2, 2017 18:39:58 #
Sugar'sDaddy wrote:
This great blue heron photo was taken Friday in Jacksonville,Il. Most have left the area 2 months ago. I have no idea why this one is still here. It seems healthy and is able to fly.
the fishing is great so he decided to stay! nice shot!
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