Oregon wildlife
Great Blue Heron
Ardea herodias
Elegant wading bird, patiently stalks fish in shallow water.
See the Great Blue Heron up close
Best months
Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep
Best seen during low tide when fish are concentrated; check the official tide report for timing.
Where to look
Oregon coast estuary (e.g., Netarts Bay)Yaquina Bay State Park, NewportTillamook Bay, Garibaldi
Conservation status
common year-round resident on the coast
Good to know
Where along the Oregon coast is best to spot Great Blue Herons in summer?
The estuaries of Netarts Bay, Yaquina Bay, and Tillamook Bay offer reliable sightings, especially during low tide.
What do Great Blue Herons eat?
They primarily feed on fish, but also take frogs, crustaceans, and small rodents in shallow waters.
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