Herons

Here are two different types of Herons. These large birds are semi-nomadic, that is they do migrate within a limited area during different seasons. In fact we see some of these in the Bellingham area, especially at Birch Bay which has a very shallow sea coast. They stand for hours in ocean or pond areas waiting to snatch up small sea creatures and frogs for their food. One of these birds (L) is a Great Blue Heron, the other one is a White Heron (R). These birds were at a golf course in Scottsdale, Arizona!