Logside Stalker: The Heron's Waiting Game

Tricolored Heron captured during the nesting season of 2025 at Magnolia Gardens

The tricolored heron moves with deliberate grace along the shallow waters, its long neck extended and eyes focused. Using quick, precise movements, it probes beneath the water’s surface, hunting for small fish and crustaceans. With a sudden dart, the heron spears its catch, then tilts back its head to swallow the meal whole. This patient and skillful foraging behavior is essential for the tricolored heron's survival in coastal wetlands and estuaries.