As the blades of our kayak paddles silently sliced through the tranquil waters of the lake, a bald eagle soared overhead.

One of the most common herons in the Southeast is the great blue heron, a medium-sized wading bird with long legs, a sharp pointed bill and a long neck. It frequently is seen in shallow water ...

A protected bird was found dead in an eastern Kansas lake after getting caught in a fishing line, according to The Lawrence ...

Many species of herons, but only two species of cranes, are found in Alabama. Herons usually are seen in ponds or creeks, ...

The 27-mile Wildlife Drive within the Roseau River Wildlife Management Area will be open from Saturday, July 19, through Sunday, July 27, and on the following weekends, Saturday, Aug. 2, ...

A homeowner in London, Ont., captured the moment when a great blue heron helped itself to a goldfish from a backyard pond.

The Oakland County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team sprang into action after receiving a not-so-typical call about a great blue heron trapped on a lake.

Listen closely next time you’re in downtown Olympia. You might be able to hear a strange sound like quacking, barking, chirping and screeching all at once. That’s the sound of the great blue heron, a ...

Explore downtown Olympia, Washington’s heron nests. Learn about blue herons. Spot chicks, hear heron calls, catch a sunset view of this wetland bird colony.

A great blue heron was found deceased Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Lone Star Lake after becoming entangled in discarded fishing line. This photo shows the bright fishing lure embedded in its wing.

And then there’s the bonus – great blue herons. Dwarfed by giant erratics left from the Ice Age I set out with two hiking buddies from a trailhead off Wilbur Road on the west side of the preserve.