CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A historic waterfront park, known for its views of the Charleston Harbor and historical landmarks, serves another purpose. The Battery is also a wildlife management area home ...

If kids ruled Oakland, black-crowned night herons would already be the city’s official bird. As it is, a group of Park Day School students is planning to relaunch a petition to help protect these ...

If you've noticed a lot of people with cameras at the waterfall area of Winchester center lately, there's a particular species of bird that has grabbed their attention: The black-crowned night heron.

Slowly, cautiously, the juvenile black-crowned night heron peered out the door of its carrier, stretching its long neck to observe its new, wetland environs. There was a lot to take in. The young bird ...