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“their bones are hollow so they weigh about as much as two sourdough loaves from Tartine“

Best description I’ve read in ages!

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4 Great Blue Heron chicks observed at the Observation Site! Our last Sat. at Stow Lake is May 20th from 10-1pm. Our location at Stow Lake- see Heron Watch map at www.sfnature.org

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Fabulous descriptions and great song! Can’t wait until my next visit to Golden Gate Park. Wonderful to read these observations, facts and history.

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And this might be the best quote I've read in ages: “I wouldn’t study sexist birds,” she says. “You know, Gloria Steinem is a friend of mine.” I am tempted to leave my desk right now and go Nancy and Heron watching!

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Thanks so much. Come out to Stow Lake Heron Watch - three more Saturdays left- May 6,13 & 20, from 10-1pm. I would love to meet you!!!! see www.sfnature.org for Heron Watch map.

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Deal! I'll be there next Saturday. - Leslie

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Look forward to meeting you! Our location is all the way around past the Boathouse to the other side. N

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I had no idea about the Heron Watch. That sounds amazing. Thank you so much for sharing. And oh, the "chicks in the Monterey pine tree"--my heart be still. What a charming song too. This post made me so happy.

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Sorry, Susan, I tried to post a comment and it posted the same comment four times, so I deleted the repeats!

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No worries! Thanks for the kind words. The herons are really cool. And thanks again which was super helpful!

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