{"product_id":"great-blue-heron","title":"Great Blue Heron","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 88, 124);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach package comprises a personalized certificate with the recipient's name, an 8 x 10 photo, and qualifies for a tax receipt.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eGreat Blue Heron (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eArdea herodias\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate of admission\u003c\/strong\u003e: July 7, 2026.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReason for admission\u003c\/strong\u003e: Physical Injury.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatient History\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-none block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eGreat Blue Herons are the largest wading birds in North America, standing over \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e1 metre tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e but typically weighing only \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e5–6 pounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e. Their lightweight, hollow bones help support their impressive height and wingspan. They can be found throughout much of North and Central America, as well as parts of northwestern South America. With their tall stature, long neck, blue-grey plumage, yellow-orange bill, and distinctive black crown and head plumes, they are one of the most recognizable birds across Alberta’s wetlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-none block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eGreat Blue Herons can be found in both freshwater and saltwater habitats, as well as grasslands and agricultural areas where they forage for food. They are opportunistic hunters and will eat a wide variety of prey, including fish, amphibians, reptiles, insects, small mammals, and even other birds. Using their long, dagger-like bills, they can quickly strike and capture prey before swallowing it whole. During breeding season, Great Blue Herons gather in nesting colonies called rookeries, which can contain hundreds of nests. They typically build their nests high in trees using sticks and other plant materials, although nests may also be built on the ground, in shrubs, or on artificial platforms. Females generally lay \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e2–6 eggs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e, which are incubated for approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003efour weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e before the chicks hatch. Young herons remain in the nest for several weeks as they grow and develop before eventually becoming independent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-none block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThis Great Blue Heron was rescued by one of our volunteer drivers after being found standing in a backyard for more than 24 hours. The heron showed signs of neurological trauma, suspected to have resulted from a collision. Thankfully, the patient is currently doing well in our care, and we are hopeful that with time, rehabilitation, and continued supportive care, they will be able to return to the wild. Your sponsorship helps provide this heron with the specialized care, food, medical treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery time they need for their journey back to the wild. Thank you for helping give this beautiful bird a second chance!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AIWC.ca","offers":[{"title":"$25 \/ Physical Mail-Out \/ Birthday","offer_id":41676772245598,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$25 \/ Physical Mail-Out \/ Happy Holidays","offer_id":41676772278366,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$25 \/ Physical Mail-Out \/ Valentine's Day","offer_id":41676772311134,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$25 \/ Physical Mail-Out \/ Anniversary","offer_id":41906012848222,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$25 \/ Physical Mail-Out \/ None\/Other","offer_id":41676772343902,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$25 \/ Digital E-mail \/ Birthday","offer_id":41676772376670,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$25 \/ Digital E-mail \/ 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