Today I witnessed an enormous flock of large birds gliding over the organic fields near our farming headquarters. As I got  closer I could tell that the 200 or so birds were Great Blue Herons.

The Great Blue Heron rookery at Stahlbush Island Farms is an example of how we farm harmoniously with the environment.  We eagerly await the return of these giant birds, and we enjoy watching them pair up and then watch the young birds fledge in the coming months. We will update you with photos over this time so you can track their progress right along with us.

Here is what the rookery looks like in early March. The small dark spots at the top of the trees are our paired herons readying their nests.