Blue Heron Sightings?

I see them quite often on the beach. Though they usually stick to the wetalnds, bay and bayous.

Janet, let us know if you see one...better yet take a pic! We would love to hear about any critters or experiences during your beach outings.

We have one that hangs out near our dock on Mack Bayou. He always shows up when we're fishing since he knows he'll get a good meal.

Oops - that's a crane.

Oops - that's a crane.

You ding dong!

Wow, Kurt... I REALLY like this pic!

I saw four Blue Herons today, but I was in Alabama. However, I do see them regularly at the beach. They usually come to the beach just after the sun sets.

Back when we lived at the beach on Okaloosa Island, there was a whole flock of them that hung around by the Gulfarium.

Question for Cil (good morning!)- haven't you seen bald eagles where you live?

Wow--thanks everyone for the replies and the awesome pictures. I'll keep my eyes open and let you know if I see one (heron, not crane!)

Question for Cil (good morning!)- haven't you seen bald eagles where you live?

I recall Cil posting that she saw some when she first moved down.

Look closely and you will see a Blue Heron in this photo of one of the prettiest places along 30A. Currently, this one shows up every day about 4:45pm.

Look closely and you will see a Blue Heron in this photo of one of the prettiest places along 30A. Currently, this one shows up every day about 4:45pm.

ooh ooh...Miss Kitty wants to go there! Give us a clue!

ooh ooh...Miss Kitty wants to go there! Give us a clue!

Clue :scratch: Hmmm?
Clue - You probably go by this place without looking everytime you go to your beach condo.

Question for Cil (good morning!)- haven't you seen bald eagles where you live?

Oh yeah.
Just saw one today, as a matter of fact. It always happens when I am driving. One of these days I am going to get into an accident!

Have seen many great blue herons as well, usually but not always at the bay.

I had one completely empty my minnow bucket at the lake last time I went fishing. He sat there on the dock and chowed down.

Tonight at Grayton, four Blue Herons were hanging out.

I had one completely empty my minnow bucket at the lake last time I went fishing. He sat there on the dock and chowed down.

gee thanks! the beggars are annoying enough without you encouraging them - one even chased the boat around for awhile once when we were close to shore, then landed and pooped all over the bow, all the while standing there, looking sideways at you, with that " I know you have fish in there. I do. Well, what are you waiting for ? Give me a fish already! What's wrong with you - look at me, I'm a fine, fine bird, right? You bech-ya! Then give me a freakin fish! OK! (gulp gulp gag gulp), now make it two! cmon I know you want to - I'm so cuuuute..." - and they don't take no for an answer, just keep giving you that black eyed pea stare - sand hill cranes are the worst - they're bigger and pushier and don't wait for you to give them a fish - they take it when you aren't looking! i had one snatch a half slice of pizza - stupid thing almost choked on it! - it got better after a while, but watch your food around these crazy things! it could easily kill them! and don't feed big fish bones to the freaking pelicans - it kills them! and wipe your feet before you walk across my nice clean floor!

Here is Rita's Blue Heron.

Here is Rita's Blue Heron.

I like it!

I spotted this Blue Heron in a Pine Tree yesterday.