Heron With Chick

[barquar]

Went to Trentham Gardens today were the RSPB had scopes set up so you could see the Heron with its Chick in the nest across the lake.It looked quiet a big chick. They have about 10 Herons Nesting at Trentham.The chick must be about 2to 3 weeks old.Is this Early for the Heron. 30th March. Took photo but only had my 28-300mm lens and was to far away to get a good photo.
Barquar

[JeffH]

Originally Posted by barquar

.....The chick must be about 2 to 3 weeks old. Is this early for the Heron.... 30th March. Barquar

I don't think this is particularly early as Herons do breed very early in the year with egg laying typically taking place during February

Jeff

[barquar]

Thanks Jeff for info. I was amazed at the size off the chick but then the Heron is a big bird anyway.
Barquar