HeronHabitatHelpers

HHH works to restore habitat, protect, and advocate for great blue herons and their nesting colonies in the greater Puget Sound area.

[Waterfront Seattle @WaterfrontSEA]

We are thrilled to announce that Overlook Walk will be opening to the public on Friday afternoon, October 4.

Overlook Walk provides a direct connection between downtown and the waterfront with views, ample seating, native landscaping and more!

[HeronHabitatHelpers @heronhelpers]

Volunteer! Dig in , have fun, and make a difference for our environment which helps great blue herons, all wildlife, and humans too. Learn more: https://t.co/CGnM5zmtFG

[My Ballard @myballard]

Did you know Ballard has the largest Syttende Mai celebration in the U.S.? Here's your list of events, including information about bus reroutes and street closures. https://t.co/8BwIHI581B

[HeronHabitatHelpers @heronhelpers]

@every_heron @fox13seattle Thanks - and we appreciate all your support! Clip to come - we believe it was postponed for more time-sensitive news....

[HeronHabitatHelpers @heronhelpers]

HHH was interviewed today by photojournalist Scott Hopson at Fox 13 Seattle. It will air today (May 16, 2024) between 4-5pm! Tune in to see the "stars" - the great blue herons of Commodore Park!
Thank you @fox13seattle for shining a spotlight on Seattle's iconic bird. #nature

[Friends of Discovery Park @FoDiscoveryPark]

#ICYMI: Our April newsletter chronicled the springtime season, upcoming summer opportunities, and a reported cougar sighting near #DiscoveryParkSeattle. Check it out and sign up for monthly updates! https://t.co/Atjk2UWJEw

[HeronHabitatHelpers @heronhelpers]

Sat. May 25 - 9am - 1pm - Habitat Restoration
That's fancy for weeding (removing invasive species), pruning, and trail maintenance. Dig in, have fun, and volunteer with us! No experience necessary. To learn more and sign up:
https://t.co/fBT3sVYRvK

[HeronHabitatHelpers @heronhelpers]

Happy #ArborDay! Every tree is important. The Alder trees at Commodore Park don't look like anything special - but they are home to Seattle's largest Great Blue Heron Colony (65 nests this year!) - and a vital part of the ecosystem - an estuary between saltwater and freshwater.

[HeronHabitatHelpers @heronhelpers]

Heron chick(s) have hatched!!! Heard faint chick sounds yesterday. In a few weeks the sounds will get louder + more frequent and the chicks’ heads will appear above the nest rims. The parents brood the chicks for 2-3 weeks as the chicks can’t regulate their own body temperatures.

[HeronHabitatHelpers @heronhelpers]

Save the Date - Sat. Apr 20 for Bird Lovers Day!
The nesting colony of Great Blue Herons at Commodore Park are the iconic bird of the #BallardLocks. We'll have info + activities 9am to 2pm AND scopes at colony from Noon - 2pm. #greatblueherons #birding #seattle #nature #FamilyFun

[HeronHabitatHelpers @heronhelpers]

Thank you @myballard for keeping it local and featuring local wildlife. The great blue herons are easily visible at Commodore Park - we encourage everyone to take time to meet your avian neighbors.

https://t.co/KTvYGsYhxh
#Seattle #birding #greatblueherons #BallardLocks

[HeronHabitatHelpers @heronhelpers]

Spring means continual nest building and remodeling in preparation for a clutch of eggs and rambunctious chicks. Photos by Elston Hill taken at Commodore Park, Seattle 03/17/24

#greatblueherons #heronhabitathelpers #birds #birding #herons #Seattle #ballardlocks #urbanwildlife

[Wheels (Sean) @wheeler244]

#pnw #wawx #nature

The Shot 📸 The Result 📸

[Kenn Kaufman @KennKaufman]

BIRDING is becoming more popular in the U.S. all the time! This weekend, everyone is talking about the Superb Owl ... AND some kind of Swift!

[HeronHabitatHelpers @heronhelpers]

Congrats to Peter Kaestner! Birdwatcher extraordinaire!

[Rockjumper Birding @RockjumperTours]

Massive congratulations to Peter Kaestner, 10,000 birds and still counting! What an amazing achievement! 🥳

#birdsofinstagram #birding #birdphotography #birdwatching #birdstagram #rockjumperbirding #ebird

[HeronHabitatHelpers @heronhelpers]

The herons have returned to the colony!! Today we saw many herons gathering in the trees & claiming nests. If you want to learn more about volunteering with us - we're having an info session on Sat. Feb 10 from 11:00am - 12:30 pm. Learn more: https://t.co/eI8MM8rDqb
#Seattle

[HeronHabitatHelpers @heronhelpers]

@PacNorthWest So beautiful!

[HeronHabitatHelpers @heronhelpers]

Happy #NationalBirdDay! We love all birds - but of course, have a special place in our hearts for Great Blue Herons! Here's a heron we saw last month, hanging out at the La Conner Marina, WA. Share your favorite bird photos!
#birdwatching #greatblueheron #heron #birding

[HeronHabitatHelpers @heronhelpers]

@dant_rambo Awesome photo - thanks for sharing!