Great Blue Heron in Central Park last week. Photo: RosEspinosa Quinto
Remember the enigmatic and striking Mandarin duck (aka the Hot Duck) that appeared (and then disappeared and then reappeared) in Central Park last year? Well, now it seems that it may have some competition: an electric Great Blue Heron that’s been living in the park for a while but keeping a low profile. David Barrett, who runs the popular bird-watching account Manhattan Bird Alert, told the Cut that “Great Blue Herons are in this area nearly all year, though they pass through in greater numbers when they’re traveling north to breed or back south when they’ve finished breeding. He believes this one has been around the pond since late last year and may also fish in the nearby Central Park Lake.”
The Cut noted that the Hot Duck has not responded for comment.
March 20, 2019 » Central Park, Great Blue Heron, New York City
