A great blue heron stops by Hatters Park for a visit. Herons nest in colonies, and according to the Connecticut DEP website, great blue herons start nesting in dead standing trees near wetlands by the end of April. They eat fish, turtles, frogs, salamanders, insects, and even small birds. They stand 3 feet tall and can have a wingspan of 6 feet! Herons are dangerous to handle--they have sharp bills and can cause serious injury to a human. No wonder Psycho the Swan (see previous post) doesn't mess with him!
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