The great egret had returned on a late July morning to hunt in the shallow pond that borders our backyard. This is the second time in 22 years that we have seen that species here, other than an ...

Even the most casual observers of birds stand arrested by heron and egrets. These formidable creatures lie in wait, their necks coiled and compressed, and then they lunge and strike with beaks like ...

Imagine standing in shallow water — without moving — for long periods of time. Your toes spread out, firmly planted in squishy mud, your eyes focused on finding a tasty fish or frog. Suddenly, you ...

Herons and egrets are plentiful in the St. Louis area. Many can be seen around Forest Park fishing in the ponds and lagoons. More can be seen around Simpson Lake in Valley Park. Here is a selection of ...

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 ...

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — The Delta is known for its scenic views and wildlife but when it's several feet from your bedroom window, it can be an issue. Hundreds of herons and egrets have invaded several ...

Do you have the patience of a heron? Imagine standing in shallow water – without moving – for long periods , your toes spread out, firmly planted in squishy mud, your eyes focused on finding a tasty ...

I was very fortunate to grow up on a good-sized muddy lake not far from where I'm sitting. There, I could watch muskrats, catch sunfish, and observe a particular great blue heron. Every spring we ...

It sounds like the setup for a joke missing a punchline: What’s big and white and seen all over? One of the first things many Southwest Florida newcomers may notice is the abundance of large, pale, ...

IN THEIR BREEDING PLUMAGE, herons and egrets are the attention-getters in the birding world, whether or not you're a birding enthusiast. These denizens of our marshlands are adorned in their finest ...

A bustling, noisy colony of hundreds of nesting birds may be fun to watch from a distance. Living under one is another story. Since May at the Tuscaro apartments in North Natomas, more than 100 pairs ...