The Little Blue heron is common in the Southeast and only the second time I have spied this migrant on Cape Ann. I am curious to know if any of our readers have seen this pretty heron–how often, where, and at what time of year, if so. The Little Blue Heron in the photo was fishing in the shallow pond water with the Snowy Egrets. Whereas the Snowies have an energetic method of foraging, stirring up the bottom with their feet, dashing and diving, the Little Blue stood stock still observing the minnow’s movement in the water. The moment it caught a glimpse of me, off it flew, and did not return.
Little Blue Heron range map
HAVE YOU SEEN THIS LITTLE BLUE HERON ON CAPE ANN?
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I saw 3 little blue herons on 8-23-16 in the salt marsh behind Stuart Road along with 4 great blue herons, 1 great egret and 30+ snowy egrets. They hung around for a few days.
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I saw 3 Little Blue Herons on 8-23-16 in the salt marsh behind Stuart Road along with 4 Great Blue Herons, 1 Great Egret and 30+ Snowy Egrets.
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Thank you for sharing that great info Katie, very much appreciated!!
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Beautiful bird and the reflection on the water oh what a great shot! 🙂 Dave & Kim 🙂
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Thanks so much Dave andKim 🙂
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🙂 Dave & Kim 🙂
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Where did you see the Little Blue? We’ve seen them very occasionally over in Magnolia, don’t know the name of the pond, during Mass Audubon’s spring bird count.
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At Henry’s Pond in Rockport. Thank you for writing Rob!
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