Maine Heron Observation Network

Season's Greetings!

As we approach the end of 2009 and look forward to the new year ahead of us, I want to take the opportunity to thank the many volunteers, members of the public, biologists,

The Winning Logo

Over the past month, I've been trying to come up with an identifying logo for the Heron Observation Network.  I asked our volunteers to submit designs and I came up with some myself.  The maine purpose of the logo is to be used on items specifically creat

Welcome to the HERON Blog!

We are very excited to launch our very own blog dedicated to the Heron Observation Network! This blog will be your portal to the colonial wading bird world of Maine!

Off-Season Ground Visits

This fall and winter, I've been visiting great blue heron colonies that I didn't have time to visit this past summer.  During these visits, I usually make sure the original GPS coordinate is correct; take notes on the habitat and best way to approach the site; and count all nests that ar