Great Blue Heron – 6/15/25
Observer: Judy Karlin
Observation Date: 6/15/25
Observation Time: 1:10 p.m.
Observation Location: Mattakesett Circle
Common Name: Great Blue Heron
Scientific Name: Ardea herodias
Comments: I sighted this heron in my front yard. What a surprise!
Adult great blue herons weigh about 5 lbs. They weigh more than great horned owls, which weigh about 3 lbs., but they are not the largest bird found in Sharon. Bald eagles can reach 14 lbs.
Great blue herons make large nests in tall trees. They establish rookeries consisting of multiple nests.
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