“Like most herons, this isn’t a backyard bird for most. But they’re very common in a lot of their range. “They can be found in shallow wetlands, along both fresh or saltwater shorelines,” says Erika Zambello of Audubon Florida. “Check lakes, estuaries, ponds, or even flooded areas of fields or ditches.” Though they’re usually birds…
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Birds & Blooms – Interviewed for Piece on Little Blue Heron
“Little blue herons are about half the height and have half the wingspan of great blue herons. Like most wading birds, these herons are typically spotted near water, looking for prey. It’s their dark color that really sets them apart. Erika Zambello, communications director for Audubon Florida, says, “Adult little blue herons are very distinctive. Their…
Audubon Florida: When Hurricanes and Coastal Construction Alter Bird Habitat – How Do They Fare?
For sea, shore, and wading birds along Florida’s coastline, breeding and foraging habitat is tightly linked to their ability to successfully raise their families. What is foraging habitat? Put simply, it’s the areas where these birds find their food. Coastlines are dynamic areas, and in 2023 we saw firsthand how changing shorelines are impacting some…
E. Zambello Writing and Art 