Found along the ocean shore, and in and around ponds and rivers, the great blue heron is the largest among North American herons. it has a wingspan of around six feet!Fish and mice make up most of their diet, along with insects and other small animals. Great blues are known to be awesome fishers. They stand in the water, and wait until prey comes near, then they snap out with their beaks. Though herons have choked to death from eating a fish too big.
Herons nest in trees or shrubs, and have two to seven eggs at a time. Both parents incubate these eggs, and protect them. Chicks can be on their own at two months of age.
An all-white version of the great blue can be found, and it is called the great white heron. But they are actually the same species.
source: http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/great-blue-heron/
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