r/ChandlerAZ • u/FunPriority8358 • 5d ago

Great Egret

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I didn’t realize we had several heron species here in Chandler, Arizona. Always cool to see these!

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u/TheDefiantGoose 5d ago

It's fun watching them hunt for food. They're slow and stealth. It makes me slow down too, just so I can observe. 😌

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u/FunPriority8358 5d ago

I hope to see that someday! So far, I just see them flying and standing.

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u/TheDefiantGoose 5d ago

I saw one eat a snake one time! If you take some time to watch, it can pay off. :)

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u/zumbuhl 5d ago

Meh. I’ve seen better. “Pretty good egret” at best.

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u/FunPriority8358 5d ago

I welcome your image of an egret to one up me 😊

Oh wait I get it. Well played Sir or Madame.

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u/whatudidthere 4d ago

In the morning, from Alma, take Ocotillo west, then make a right on SWJacaranda (second Jacaranda, the first is SE). There is a spot with a view of the golf course and the lake where you should see a few of these beauties and Double-crested Cormorants. The DcCs will be leaving soon.

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u/paulio10 5d ago

We have seen several heron nests up high in a tall tree near Mays Pond in Chandler. They grab small fishes from the pond to feed their babies I believe.

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u/FunPriority8358 5d ago

Oh wow, definitely have never seen a nest. How cool!

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u/BouncyyBlisss 4d ago

ngl thats such a pretty bird! i love seeing them when i hike here.

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u/TonyGFool 5d ago

Fulton Ranch?

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u/FunPriority8358 5d ago

Yes by Snedigar Park

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u/TonyGFool 5d ago

Haha I figured. I live in there.

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u/Former_Still5518 4d ago

Hey neighbor.

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u/Mental-Wolf-2560 5d ago

Gila ditch near chandler Blvd and kyrene?

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u/FunPriority8358 5d ago

No it was by Snedigar park this morning