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Great Egrets and Great Blue Herons


Great Egrets and Great Blue Herons are found in abundance at Bolinas Lagoon Preserve during nesting season. Here are a few statistics...

 

 
 

 Great Egret

Great Blue Heron

Weight

2 lbs

5-8 lbs

Height

4 feet

4 ft - 4 1/2 ft

Length

37" - 41"

42-52 in

Wing Spread

4 1/2 feet

6 ft

Clutch Size

2-5, usually 3

2-5, usually 3-4

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