As you can see, there's a reason why they are called Blue Herons.
This park is in Watertown, just over the Thomaston line.
With many bird species, the males are larger, their bills are longer and are more colorful.
These photos were taken on a warm September day.
September 08, to be exact.
They only eat live water creatures - mostly small fish.
Quite often, Blue Herons will strike up a relationship with folks who fish.
They will actually sit and wait to be fed by those kind souls who don't want to bring home their catches.
All in a day's work.
Love the yellow and green of the lily pads.
Look closely. You can see the Box Turtle at this BH's feet.
Newborn Blue Herons nest for about 60 days.
These chicks are preteens and are about to be kicked out of the nest.
Taken with an 840 mm Sigma lens at 6:04 a.m. in early July.
