Herons Everywhere

Herons are large freshwater and coastal birds, with long legs and long necks and they can be found on all continents except for Antarctica  The size of herons varies across the different species, with the smallest measuring about 30 cm and the largest species can be up to 152cm tall.

Great Blue Heron Gallery Wrap Canvas by Bebops

Herons have very long necks which they are able to extend and retract and they are able to hold their necks in an S shape. While they are flying, a heron's neck is retracted, which is different to other long-necked birds, such as storks and cranes, who fly with their necks outstretched.