Great Blue Heron
(Ardea herodias)
- Size: 4-6lbs // 3-5' tall
- Diet: Small fish, sometimes shrimp, crabs, aquatic insects, rodents, amphibians, reptiles, and birds
- Seasonal Habits: Populations in the Pacific Northwest are present year-round.
- Temperament: Extremely territorial; will aggressively defend their nests
The great blue heron is a large wading bird, common near the shores of open water and in wetlands over most of North and Central America.