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June 25 – the last HHH viewing event of the season!

June 20, 2016 By Marla Master

The heron chicks are growing – almost the same size as their parents. The nests are crowded and noisy, as the “teens” strut their stuff and test their feathers, getting ready to fledge. They’ll fly from the colony at the end of June – July, leaving a stillness in the trees. Herons live independently after that, and can often be seen flying around Seattle, and fishing by shorelines, and ponds.

Join us Saturday, June 25 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm at Commodore Park. We’ll have our telescopes set up and will be ready to answer your questions. The event is free and open to all. Invite your family and friends ad learn about Seattle’s Official City Bird!

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Daily Life of the Commodore Park Herons

May 17, 2016 By Marla Master

As of May 15, thirty-six chicks have hatched! Some chicks look large and are already flapping their wings, and in other nests eggs are still incubating. So far eagles are flying by instead of attacking.

We have been so fortunate this season for photographers Kathleen Atkins and Aurora Santiago who have been visiting the colony regularly, documenting with their incredible photos. The images are inspiring, enlightening, and give us insight to the daily interaction of the chicks and their parents. You can see more of their photos at facebook.com/kathleen.atkins.photography  and  www.flickr.com/photos/santiagoa

Don’t miss this amazing video of VERY hungry chicks! https://flic.kr/p/Gn8v7a

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Mating Ritual – Photo by: Aurora Santiago

 

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Nesting Pair – Photo by: Aurora Santiago
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Parent and 3 Chicks – Photo by: Kathleen Atkins
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Feeding Time? – Photo by: Aurora Santiago

 

 

Filed Under: Courtship, Herons, Nesting, News, Uncategorized Tagged With: great blue heron, heron nests, Seattle

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