The Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) is North America’s largest and most ubiquitous heron. This long-legged and long-necked slate gray and blue wading bird is hard to miss. Tall, slender, elegant, it often stands motionless, statuesque, at the water’s edge, seemingly at ease. But appearances are deceptive. With the speed of lightning it thrusts its … Continue reading Great Blue Hunter