An interesting site along the Chester Valley Trail near Valley Forge is a great blue heron rookery. The site has been active now for several years, with birds arriving to nest in late February. The site is adjacent to two old quarries, and great blue herons can be seen flying over the nearby area.
[…] great blue heron is one of my favorite birds, due in no small part to the fact there is a rookery near where I live. Here is a shot of one in action at the Octoraro Lake in Chester County. Note the bonus great blues […]