Juvenile Little Blue Heron – Wappingers Creek -7.28.2021
Date: 07.28.2021Contributor(s): David Chernack, Susan Joseph, Deb Tracy-Kral
Location: Wappingers Creek
A juvenile Little Blue Heron was found by David Chernack on 7.28.2021 associating with ten Great Egrets.
Per THE BIRDS OF DUTCHESS COUNTY by Stan DeOrsey and Barbara Butler “:
“Little Blue Herons wander north of their breeding areas on Long Island in late April and early May, then disappear only to return in late July and August. Though rarely, some have been seen as late as October. Blue adults are usually seen singly, while white immatures may be in small flocks, often around the smaller ponds or along creeks. There are records of sightings along the shores of the Hudson River but none recent. The immature retains white plumage for the first year and must be checked to ensure they are not Snowy Egrets”.
Juvenile Little Blue Heron and Great Egret – note the size difference – © David Chernack
Wappingers Creek 7.28.2021
Submitted by: Deb Tracy-Kral
Photo Contributors: David Chernack, Susan Joseph, Deb Tracy-Kral
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