Great Blue Heron - South Padre Island is a photograph by TN Fairey which was uploaded on September 23rd, 2015.
Great Blue Heron - South Padre Island
Taken in the wetlands, South Padre Island, Texas. ... more
by TN Fairey
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Great Blue Heron - South Padre Island
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TN Fairey
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Taken in the wetlands, South Padre Island, Texas.
The great blue heron (Ardea herodias) is a large wading bird in the heron family Ardeidae .
The great blue heron is found throughout most of North America, as far north as Alaska and the southern Canadian provinces. The range extends south through Florida, Mexico, and the Caribbean to South America. Birds east of the Rocky Mountains in the northern part of their range are migratory and winter in Central America or northern South America. From the southern United States southwards, and on the Pacific coast, they are year-round residents. However, their hardiness is such that individuals often remain through cold northern winters, as well, so long as fish-bearing waters remain unfrozen (which may be the case only in flowing water such as streams, creeks, and rivers).
The great blue heron can adapt to almost any wetland habitat in its range. It may be found in numbers in fresh and saltwater marshes, mangrove swamps, flooded meadows, lake edges, or shorelines. It is quite adaptable and may be seen in heavily developed areas as long as they hold bodies of fish-bearing water.
Great blue herons rarely venture far from bodies of water, but are occasionally seen flying over upland areas. They usually nest in trees or bushes near water's edge, often on islands (which minimizes the potential for predation) or partially isolated spots.
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Barbara Dudzinska
Fantastic capture. Love to visit your portfolio, there is so many great photos. Fv
Karen Adams
Wow! What great timing....I love the moment you have frozen in time for us...shows the beauty of its feathers!....vf
Will Borden
Hi Tessa~~a fantastic wildlife/blue heron photograph- expending a lot of energy- must be going after a fish!! Many thanks for your recent comments and promotion of my work!! F&L&Twt&Pin!!