What animals live around the Hudson river?

Answer 1

The Great Blue Heron, the largest waterfowl on the river, can be seen wading through tall grasses and cattails. A master at catching fish, the heron needs to build its nest close to the river to feed its young. High in treetops, a heron's nest of sticks and twigs is apart from people and predators, such as raccoons. Each year, a heron may add more sticks to its home, so it will be easier for us to spot. The little Wood Duck is the only bird to leave its water home for land, so it can make its nest in a tree-trunk hollow - good protection from damp spring weather. The female chooses the homesite that might even be an old log or wooden box. Mixing its own down feathers with wood chips from the tree, this duck makes a thick, warm nest. Learn more about these birds and their nests in Hudson Riverama's "Bird Challenge" interactive touch-screen station!