Invasion of the Black Crowned Night Herons
My town has many lakes and many, many large Live Oak trees (we are known for our trees). This makes a perfect stopping spot for migrating birds,
and for nesting waterfowl especially. In late May, we get inundated with Night Herons.
The City has to put out Warning - Slow Down signs every April - June, because there are young birds EVERYWHERE, especially in the streets.
In one block, yesterday, I came across about 30 juvenile Night Herons on the street or in the trees.
Unfortunately, some of these babies fall on the pavement and end up hurt.