I followed this woodpecker around my neighborhood for almost a half hour, as it went from tree to tree, eventually letting me get up close. The first thing I noticed was how big it was, and of course its red head. I marveled at how efficiently it made work of the tree bark as it…
Month: May 2026
Ancient Blue Heron
The largest North American Heron is the Great Blue Heron, which is considered an ‘ancient’ species that evolved millions of years ago. Modern heron lineages likely go back at least around 14–25 million years. Height: about 3–4.5 feet (0.9–1.4 m)Wingspan: up to 6.5 feet (2 m) A Great Blue Heron typically lives around 15 years in the…