HERON.
The Herons nest in flocks; the bitterns are not as sociable. The latter inhabit grassy marshes, while Herons like the shores of lakes and rivers. The Herons fly with their neck bent in between their shoulders. The American Bittern lives in large grassy meadows; it makes a peculiar booming sound which can be heard for a long distance. The Great White Heron is found along the Gulf of Mexico and in Florida. The Great Blue Heron is found further north; its nest is usually in tall trees and is made up of sticks and twigs. The Egrets belong to this family.
The Spoonbills.
The Roseate Spoonbill is found only in the very Southern parts of the United States and in small quantities; their bill is large and flat, shaped at the end like a large spoon.
THE SPOONBILLS.
The Ibises.
The Ibises find their food on mud-flats along the shores of lakes and rivers. It consists of frogs, small fish, etc.
The Snipes and Sandpipers.