Great Blue Herons leave their young alone as soon as they are able to stand and move around the nest.
Adults need to hunt for food and this is common. It can also be dangerous for the chicks. However if it has grown this big they can usually defend themselves if needed.
Adorable, fuzzy one! 🙂
And loud 😂😂.
of course! 😂😂
Lovely picture!
Thank you. At the fast growth spurt phase.