Every January, the Great Blue Herons of Golden Gate Park return to one of the little islands in Stow Lake to build a nest. And close on their heels – if, that is, they had heels – is the Heron Lady of Golden Gate Park, Nancy DeStefanis. For more than 20 years, DeStefanis has made it her business to introduce and educate the public about these majestic birds. On Saturdays in April and May, she and her small crew of volunteers run the
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
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!
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.
“their bones are hollow so they weigh about as much as two sourdough loaves from Tartine“
Best description I’ve read in ages!
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
Fabulous descriptions and great song! Can’t wait until my next visit to Golden Gate Park. Wonderful to read these observations, facts and history.
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!
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.