>Hi tweeters,
>
> I am a member of the long-range planning committee of the Garry Oak
>Woodlands section of Government House Gardens in Victoria, B.C. We are
>putting together a presentation of the Government House grounds and
>buildings for the Regional Green/Blue Spaces Strategy. Great Blue Herons
>nest on these grounds and we have been referring to their nests as a
>rookery. We have no idea if this is the correct term and are hoping someone
>out there will know what it is.
>
> I was also wondering if anyone has a slide or photograph of these
>birds that would positively identify them as being in the Government House
>grounds. We have a good slide of them, but it just shows the birds in the
>treetops and it could have been taken anywhere. If anyone has such a slide
>or photo we would gladly reimburse them for it. You could mail me direct at
>cfryer at pacificcoast.net if such a slide or photo exists, or I can be reached
>at (250)479-7927.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Catherine
>
>Catherine Fryer
>Victoria, BC
>cfryer at pacificcoast.net
Hi Catherine,

I call a group of Heron nests a rookery and believe that is common usage,
but I'm responding becouse I'm wondering if you know how long the rookery
has been on the Government House grounds. And, if you find anyone who is a
Heron specialist I'd like to know as I'm interested in site longevity. My
impression is that the flock may not stay in one place very long. Thanks.

Ann

Ann Richardson,Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada <richd at saltspring.com>