When Herons fly. - Perspective of herons as they get ready to take flight.

Heron is a bird type that can easily confused with storks because of appearances and similarities.  They can be found on every continent except Antarctica.  Herons prefer wetlands, swamps, coastlines, rivers, ponds and lakes... Water pollution with metals and chemicals are destructive their habitat and causes decrease in numbers in the wild.  

A few random facts about herons: 

• Herons can be recognized by their long s-shaped neck, long legs and dagger like bill.  
• Herons eat mainly fish but also will include frogs small mammal, birds, reptiles and insects. 
• Herons are excellent flyers and can reach the speed of 30mph.
• Herons are active during the day and night and can see perfectly during both thanks to their yellow eyes. 
• Herons can survive up to 15 years in the wild and around 25 years in captivity. 
• Herons choose new mats for mating each year and both birds take care of their chicks.  

I choose to share these two pictures of herons taking off for flight.  I think they are perfect!  :)

** some information/facts acquired from softschools.com

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