This song would have to be near the top of a young little blue heron’s playlist. Yes, I realize this calls for an explanation. Compared to its larger relative, the great blue heron, the little blue ...

Barely moving, the tall grayish-blue bird lurked through the reeds along the pond’s edge. Ever so slowly turning its head, searching for prey. Suddenly, without warning, the bird thrust its long ...

That herons, egrets and ibises are such large and common birds wandering in our midst is a refreshing reality. I love how they just walk around like they own the place, which they do — at least as ...

Along the shallow waters around Davenport's Credit Island, a lonely fisherman awaits its prey. The long-legged regal creature with bluish-gray feathers and elegant S-shaped neck, catches fish and ...

A great egret forages for food. Note the dark black legs that make identification easy. A white great blue heron would have yellow legs. (Bill Danielson) During the school year, I am trapped inside ...

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Not too long ago, while I was photographing a great egret from Goose Island, I noticed a canoe heading our way. I thought the egret would fly away when it saw the approaching canoe, but to my surprise ...

An official from the Houston SPCA releases one of the birds into the wild after being treated for injuries. (Houston SPCA) HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – Over 20 baby egrets and blue herons were released back ...