A reminder that Saturday (3/6) is your chance to tour the heron nests in the Kiwanis Ravine with Heron Habitat Helpers. It starts at the Discovery Park Visitor Center at 10a.m. for some social time and the annual meeting with a heronry update. The walking tour of the heron nesting sites in the ravine starts at 11a.m. and there will be scopes set up to view the nests. They will also be able to provide rides for people who are unable to make the walk. If you have questions you can email info@heronhelpers.org.
The colony of Great Blue Herons that nest in Kiwanis Ravine is the inspiration for Heron Habitat Helpers’ work. Year after year, the herons return to their nests in February and spend several weeks in courtship to select a mate for the season. The female typically lays three to five eggs, which both parents alternate incubating for about 28 days. Heron chicks typically fledge in two months, usually in June or July.
