Widely Known and Beloved Great Blue Heron Is Mainstay at Nixon Park in Kennett Square

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Image via Chester County Press.

Anson B. Nixon Park in Kennett Square is home to the beloved Great Blue Heron who is widely known to visitors, writes Steven Hoffman for the Chester County Press

The large bird that boasts a six-foot wingspan usually stalks its prey – small fish and insects – from weeds at the edge of the water. 

One unusual characteristic of this heron is that he is not afraid of park visitors and seems to be always willing to pose for photographs. 

“I think he always shows his good side to the camera,” wrote one Nixon Park regular on social media. 

Most of the park regulars are familiar with the bird and are always happy to see him. 

“Everybody knows him,” said one passerby. 

Read more about the Great Blue Heron in the Chester County Press

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