BJ's Birding Lessons - Part 15 - Herons and Egrets

There are some birds called Herons, and there are some birds called Egrets. But like dove and pigeon, heron and egret are essentially interchangeble. Egrets tend to be larger and more slender, with long necks while most herons are stocky and short necked. These birds are often found near water, and usually adopt a stalk and snatch hunting strategy.

( Long legs and necks ahoy )

BJ's Birding Lessons - Part 15 - Herons and Egrets

There are some birds called Herons, and there are some birds called Egrets. But like dove and pigeon, heron and egret are essentially interchangeble. Egrets tend to be larger and more slender, with long necks while most herons are stocky and short necked. These birds are often found near water, and usually adopt a stalk and snatch hunting strategy.

( Long legs and necks ahoy )