Once captured, small prey is tossed in the air and expertly caught in the heron’s mouth. Larger prey, sometimes much larger prey, are swallowed head-first but may require considerable time and neck ...

With the arrival of spring comes the return of migratory birds. Of New Hampshire's birds, 85% migrate. Some fly only to the ...

People with a shared vision took action to restore the wetlands, and the fruits of such a united front are far-reaching, from benefitting the local duck hunting club to eliminating encroachment on ...

Others offer sheltered coves where great blue herons stalk the shallows with prehistoric ... factories—they’re critical wetland ecosystems where frogs serenade and herons hunt like prehistoric ...

The Bird Cage Theatre stands frozen in time, its museum displaying artifacts from when it operated continuously for eight years, hosting gambling, drinking, and entertainment without ever closing its ...

According to a press release from the BRWA, 19 community members gathered for the cleanup initiative at the River Road Access ...

Belize's Great Blue Hole is one of Earth's most mysterious features. Anyone peering into the 125 metre (410ft) deep pit will wonder what secrets and stories lie beneath. Now, scientists have ...

Hank’ the blue heron, a new mural inspired by the natural beauty of the Okanogan Highlands, is located outside the Tonasket ...

The local great blue heron colony’s spring nesting season is underway at Commodore Park just west of the Ballard Locks on the ...

Great blue herons are large, unique birds, and if you’ve ever wanted to see them in the wild, you should have a good opportunity at an upcoming Utah Division of Wildlife Resources viewing event. Great ...