Great Blue Herons are the largest and most widespread herons in North America. Standing up to 4.5 feet tall with a wingspan of around 6 feet, these stately wading birds are most often seen alone, stalking shallow waters in lakes, rivers, wetlands, and even desert stock ponds in search of fish, amphibians, and small mammals.
Despite their size and visibility, Great Blue Herons are surprisingly adaptable, able to thrive even in urban parks and golf course ponds.
