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Friday, 28 July 2017

28-7-2017 VILLALONGA RESERVOIR, VALENCIA - GREY HERON (Ardea cinerea)


Grey Herons are unmistakeable – tall, with long legs, a long beak and grey, black and white feathering. They can stand with their neck stretched out, looking for food, or hunched down with their neck bent over their chest.

They eat lots of fish, but also small birds such as ducklings, small mammals like voles and amphibians. After harvesting, grey herons can sometimes be seen in fields, looking for rodents.


For its elegant appearance and slow and calm flight herons awaken curiosity and intrigue in many people. One of the most curious things about these birds is their ability to remain quiet for hours perched on one leg. They can remain this way and with the neck shrunk, only showing the head and the bill between the wings, a lot of time if they are not bothered.

Grey Herons are opportunistic predators that primarily feed on fish, amphibians, and small mammals. They use their sharp bills to spear or grab prey, often swallowing it whole.

These adaptable birds also consume insects, crustaceans, and occasionally small birds, showcasing their versatile feeding habits.

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