Standing motionless or slowly wading in shallow water, great blue herons patiently wait for their food. With a swift thrust of the bill, they snap up small prey or stab larger fish—then swallow them whole. Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias), Photo by: Edward Boe
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- Nature Wins: Clean Air, Clean Water and Wildlife Habitat Protection Referendum Passes
- Major Renovations Begin on the Des Plaines Trail
- New Accessible Canoe, Kayak Launch at Schuth’s Grove
- Latest News: 2023 Picnic, Special Event Permits Now Available; Learn Five Fun Facts about Owls; Don’t Miss: Sand Ridge Heritage Day; Explore Jurgensen Woods; Forest Preserve Foundation and Conservation Corps Members Express Gratitude
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