Kate

I live near the Maitland River and have observed Great Blue Herons regularly downstream from the bridge. Yesterday I slowly walked along the riverbank toward where I often see them. I did not get that close, but one flew right overhead and I also saw Common Mergansers. More importantly, I noticed a couple of places where there was a lot of bird droppings below a dead branch. I think Belted Kingfishers use these branches as perches for hunting. I am planning to go back, on the opposite side of the river this am when the sun is to my back and see if I can capture one of these beautiful birds. Thank you for pointing out that birds are creatures of habit. :)