During the time of courtship and mating, Great Blue Herons often gather in a "rookery" with several other heron pairs. They are the largest of all herons and are seen throughout the United States. Their main food is fish so their habitat must include a water source. The birds pictured here were found in Venice, Florida. Behind a Florida Highway Patrol office building is a small city pond which has an island of Brazilian Pepper bushes. Great Blue Herons, Great Egrets, Annhigas and other birds have selected this location to nest. The pictures show a male Great Blue Heron bringing in a stick to add to the nest. As part of the courtship, he hands the stick to the female. Also, my sharp eyed partner found this baby heron who was not only very cute but very noisy.
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