Hear chirps from the treetops? It's could be a baby heron.
Stanley Park Ecology Society counted 13 newly hatched Pacific Great Blue Heron chicks and nearly 40 eggs in the park with more expected in the coming weeks.
The chicks can be spotted snuggled in nests in the trees bordering Park Lane and the Stanley Park tennis courts, when they're not staying warm.
To avoid disturbing the gigantic birds and their babies, the public can watch the nests through the Heron Cam which has a real-time up-close view. Viewers can also take control of the camera to zoom in on nests using different angles.
The Vancouver Park Board is also reminding the public to observe from a distance and to avoid making loud noises near the nesting area.
Due to extreme winter weather and reported eagle raids, the Pacific Great Blue Heron (which is classified as a 'species at risk') nesting season began late this year.
Young herons on the ground near a heron colony is a normal sight, but if a fallen chick is spotted and is obviously injured, the Park Board asks people to call the Wildlife Rescue Association at 604-526-7275 or the Burrard Animal Hospital and Emergency at 604-738-5683.
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