What is a colony of herons called?
A A heronhall
B A heronville
C A heronry
Great blue herons nest in colonies called ‘heronries’ that can feature as many as 500 nests, usually placed high in tree branches. The helpful male heron shown here is presenting his mate with nesting material—making him an apt mascot for this year’s Giving Tuesday.
The correct answer is A heronry.