JanetHJanetHBeach Comber14 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Comber
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I've been visiting this stretch of beach during the winter since the mid-90's, and in past years I've enjoyed seeing a blue heron during my walks and runs along the beach, often at dusk. Sightings were most common near the Camp Creek and Eastern Lake outlets, but it (or they--I only saw one heron at a time, but I'm not sure if it was always the same one) would sometimes venture east as far as Rosemary Beach. However, I haven't seen the heron yet this year, and I don't remember seeing it last year either. Has anyone seen any blue herons lately, or know of any currently living or wintering along 30-A?
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KurtKurtAdminSoWal2,475 postsJoined View profileMessageAdmin
KurtAdminSoWal2,475 postsJoined View profileMessageAdmin:welcome:
I see them quite often on the beach. Though they usually stick to the wetalnds, bay and bayous.
I see them quite often on the beach. Though they usually stick to the wetalnds, bay and bayous.
Ocean LoverOcean LoverbeanBuckeye Country9,491 postsJoined View profileMessagebean
Ocean LoverbeanBuckeye Country9,491 postsJoined View profileMessagebean:welcome: Janet, let us know if you see one...better yet take a pic! We would love to hear about any critters or experiences during your beach outings.
SGBSGBBeach FanaticSouth Walton1,034 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
SGBBeach FanaticSouth Walton1,034 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticWe have one that hangs out near our dock on Mack Bayou. He always shows up when we're fishing since he knows he'll get a good meal.
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Oops - that's a crane. :lol:
KimmifunnKimmifunnFunnkaliciousHollyhood9,699 postsJoined View profileMessageFunnkalicious
KimmifunnFunnkaliciousHollyhood9,699 postsJoined View profileMessageFunnkaliciousOops - that's a crane. :lol::banging: You ding dong!
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Ocean LoverOcean LoverbeanBuckeye Country9,491 postsJoined View profileMessagebean
Ocean LoverbeanBuckeye Country9,491 postsJoined View profileMessagebeanAlthough it is blue...
RitaRitamargarita brocoliaDune Allen Beach5,207 postsJoined View profileMessagemargarita brocolia
Ritamargarita brocoliaDune Allen Beach5,207 postsJoined View profileMessagemargarita brocoliaWow, Kurt... I REALLY like this pic! 😀
Smiling JOeSmiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal ExpertI saw four Blue Herons today, but I was in Alabama. However, I do see them regularly at the beach. They usually come to the beach just after the sun sets.
beachmousebeachmouseBeach FanaticBluewater Bay, FL3,499 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
beachmouseBeach FanaticBluewater Bay, FL3,499 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticBack when we lived at the beach on Okaloosa Island, there was a whole flock of them that hung around by the Gulfarium.
JdargJdargSoWal Expert18,040 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
JdargSoWal Expert18,040 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal ExpertQuestion for Cil (good morning!)- haven't you seen bald eagles where you live?
Wow--thanks everyone for the replies and the awesome pictures. I'll keep my eyes open and let you know if I see one (heron, not crane!)
Smiling JOeSmiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal ExpertQuestion for Cil (good morning!)- haven't you seen bald eagles where you live?I recall Cil posting that she saw some when she first moved down.
Smiling JOeSmiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
Look closely and you will see a Blue Heron in this photo of one of the prettiest places along 30A. Currently, this one shows up every day about 4:45pm. :wub:
Miss KittyMiss KittyMeow47,011 postsJoined View profileMessageMeow
Miss KittyMeow47,011 postsJoined View profileMessageMeow
Look closely and you will see a Blue Heron in this photo of one of the prettiest places along 30A. Currently, this one shows up every day about 4:45pm. :wub:
ooh ooh...Miss Kitty wants to go there! Give us a clue!
Smiling JOeSmiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expertooh ooh...Miss Kitty wants to go there! Give us a clue!Clue :scratch: Hmmm?
Clue - You probably go by this place without looking everytime you go to your beach condo.
CilCilBeach FanaticAmelia Island, FL1,491 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
CilBeach FanaticAmelia Island, FL1,491 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticQuestion for Cil (good morning!)- haven't you seen bald eagles where you live?
Oh yeah.
Just saw one today, as a matter of fact. It always happens when I am driving. One of these days I am going to get into an accident!
Have seen many great blue herons as well, usually but not always at the bay.
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