Florida wildlife
Great Blue Heron
Ardea herodias
largest North American heron, often seen standing motionless
See the Great Blue Heron up close
Best months
Dec · Jan · Feb
Best viewed early morning or late afternoon; check the official park report for water levels and access.
Where to look
Everglades National Park sawgrass marshesMerritt Island National Wildlife RefugePaynes Prairie Preserve State Park
Conservation status
common resident, widespread in Florida wetlands
Good to know
What is the best time of day to see Great Blue Herons?
Early morning and late afternoon when they are most active feeding.
Where specifically in the Everglades can I see them?
Along the Anhinga Trail and Shark Valley boardwalks, where they hunt in the sawgrass marshes.
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