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Often seen standing motionless at the edge of a wetland pond or the coastal
shore, the Great Blue Heron is one of the best known and easily recognized birds
in Washington State. In flight, the Great Blue Heron's large size, broad wings,
and bent neck make it almost unmistakable.
In March 2003, the Seattle City Council passed a resolution brought forth by
Seattle Audubon and Council President Peter Steinbrueck that established the
Great Blue Heron as the Official City Bird of Seattle.
For more information on the distribution, life history, and the general conservation
status of the Great Blue Heron, link to the Seattle Audubon Society's online guide
to the birds of Washington.
Great Blue Herons are an Incredibly Interesting and Unique Species
Did you know that Great Blue Herons have the ability to swallow
a fish many times wider than its very narrow neck? Or that
young Great Blue Herons are born with their eyes open and
vibrate their elastic throat membranes to cool themselves?
Great Blue Herons are an incredible species to watch and learn
about their unique characteristics. For more Great Blue Heron
facts, click here.
Where to See Herons in the Area
Great Blue Herons can be seen throughout the country and throughout
the Puget Sound region. From Kiwanis Ravine in the Magnolia
neighborhood of Seattle to the birder's paradise of Spencer
Island near Everett to the region's largest colony in the
Black River Riparian area, opportunities abound locally to
witness and observe these exquisite birds. For a more thorough
list of locations to see Great Blue Herons, click
here.
Interested in Finding Out More Detail About Great Blue Herons?
Seattle Audubon has composed an extensive list of other websites
and research bodies that are dedicated to Great Blue Herons.
To learn more about this magnificent species, please see our
list of other resources.
Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Great Blue Heron Monitoring Program - An interview with lead biologist, Marian Bailey.
To read the complete interview click
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