Tri-colored Heron
This Little Blue Heron was spotted at a small pond near Morse and CR-466 in The Villages, FL. I also saw two Tri-colored Herons on Lake Paradise also in The Villages. Both types of these herons are occasionally seen here in The Villages on several lakes and ponds here. I believe the Little Blue Heron is one that probably lives in the medium-sized nearby Lake Sumter and the freshwater marshlands around that lake. Please click on the thumbnail image to see the slightly larger version of the photo. Enjoy!
Tri-colored Heron
Tri-colored Heron with Great Egret
Little Blue Heron
Comments on: "A Little Blue Heron and Two Tri-colored Herons" (6)
Hello, great sightings of the Herons. I miss the Florida birds. Enjoy your day and weekend.
Hi Eileen, Yes, I’ll bet you do miss the birds here. The migration is beginning so our bird population and human population will be increasing in coming weeks. Have a super good weekend!
I’ve never seen a little Blue Heron. They certainly are blue!
Hi Montucky, Yes, most of the Little Blue Herons are a vivid purplish-blue hue. The juveniles are all white. As the birds age, they darken and in breeding season they are especially shiny and blue. Have a wonderful weekend!
I saw a Great Blue Heron recently on a large pond in Michigan. They look similar to the Tri-colored Heron, just a different color. They are very shy, it was a secluded area, so I think I surprised it and it flew away as I approached. I don’t think we have the little ones here, so it was interesting to see your photos.
Hi there, Nice that you got to see that Great Blue Heron. Most of the time, I have found that the herons are pretty shy and do not like being near people at all. Glad you like the pictures. I enjoy getting out and taking them. Have a wonderful day tomorrow! Thanks for your nice comment!