Great Blue Heron Wetlands making them a favorite among

making them a favorite among bird watchers

sharp horns in both males and females

irrigation ditches

In the Coachella Valley

dropping from heights of 100 feet or more while producing a loud “chirp” at the bottom of the arc — a sound made by air rushing through tail feathers

Great Blue Heron Wetlands making them a favorite amongThe largest heron species in North America and a striking sight in the Coachella Valley, especially around wetlands, golf course ponds, and desert riparian corridors like those along the Whitewater River or the Salton Sea. Identification Size: Up to 4. 5 feet tall with a 6 to 7 feet wingspan. Color: Steely blue gray body, long neck with a white face and black crown stripe that extends into a graceful plume. Flight: Slow, powerful wingbeats with neck