To avoid scaring the fish. They often stand motionless for several minutes.
Flamingos, egrets and herons (all species) are all wading birds that stand in shallow water to catch their food.
It catches it's prey by casting shadows with their wings
Herons eat fish and bugs that live in ponds, they live in trees and they have such long legs so they can stand in water. you would see herons around oxbow lakes which are next to rivers. hope you get somewhere with this, from coco
Herons Stay Still In The Water Because It Is A Habit Of Hunting: Herons Generally Wait On A Lake (If You Know Hampstead Heath, Go There And You Might See A Heron Waiting At A Lake) For A Prey Item (Vole, Fish, Weasel Or Frog) To Come Near And Then Will Strike At A Speed Of Light.
herons live in nests by the water
Herons are found in fresh water enviroments, so they drink fresh water.
Herons stand very still, near to water, so fish, frogs etc pay no attention to them. When prey is close enough the heron strikes with its long beak. So the beak, I think, and its stance.
Herons eat fish, frogs, crayfish, water snakes, even insects.
It lives in the nests on the water.
Herons eat fish and bugs that live in ponds, they live in trees and they have such long legs so they can stand in water. you would see herons around oxbow lakes which are next to rivers. hope you get somewhere with this, from coco
Herons live near almost any type of water, on nearly every continent. This can be oceans, lakes, streams, swamps, and even ponds.
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