We moved to Port Ludlow from Idaho almost two years ago. We live on the water near a Heronry and I am wondering if someone can recommend a book on Heron, particularly the Great Blue Heron. I saw interesting behavior during winter 2003 and winter 2004. About 16-25 heron were riding the thermals over our cove almost like hawks. It was pretty interesting to see a large, somewhat ungainly bird like the heron in that type formation. They looked almost prehistoric. Is there a name for that behavior? I only saw it twice.

Thanks in advance.

Karen Jones
Port Ludlow, WA
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