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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Lady DLady DSoWal InsiderMemphis, Tennessee, United States6,131 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Insider
Lady DSoWal InsiderMemphis, Tennessee, United States6,131 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal InsiderI know you might think this is crazy but I see a few Blue Herons here in Memphis every year. I have seen them in the shallow part of our neighborhood lake, and even off of what is Nonconnah Parkway or what they call Autobahnconnah because they drive like they are on the German Autobahn. I usually see one just about every weekend and even an occasional Egret. These little ponds have a swampy look to them here. Why they would come this far north I do not know.
CilCilBeach FanaticAmelia Island, FL1,491 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
CilBeach FanaticAmelia Island, FL1,491 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticI used to see them quite regularly in Denver. They made a good living out by the lakes in the public parks. A neighbor there said that between the herons and the raccoons, she was constantly replacing the expensive koi she kept in her little garden pond.
Yesterday I saw a heron stalking across 30-A as well as one fishing on the Cape, which for me is uncommon. Usually I just see them out at the bay.
Yesterday I saw a heron stalking across 30-A as well as one fishing on the Cape, which for me is uncommon. Usually I just see them out at the bay.
Smiling JOeSmiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal ExpertI know you might think this is crazy but I see a few Blue Herons here in Memphis every year. I have seen them in the shallow part of our neighborhood lake, and even off of what is Nonconnah Parkway or what they call Autobahnconnah because they drive like they are on the German Autobahn. I usually see one just about every weekend and even an occasional Egret. These little ponds have a swampy look to them here. Why they would come this far north I do not know.Blue Herons and Egrets can be found in many places far inland.
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