The heronry is alive with the noise of newly hatched chicks and the herons are busy tending their young. Great Blue Heron facts: Great Blue Herons develop rapidly after they hatch. At 2 weeks of age they begin to clean their wings. At 6 weeks they begin to prepare for their initial flight by walking along branches and jumping up while beating their wings. At 8 weeks of age the young will fly from one tree to another. At about 10 weeks old the young Great Blue Herons leave their parents nest for good and will then be independent. ~ northwestwildlife.com

~CAUTION~
Please use caution if you see or know of a location where herons are nesting. To prevent disturbing herons during the nesting season check the provincial or state wildlife guidelines concerning access to heron rookeries. If access is permitted, follow the guidelines carefully and use high-powered binoculars or spotting scopes to observe the herons and longer lenses when photographing them.

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