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

Little blue herons live in very heron-like places and enjoy a very heron-esque diet. They’re found in a variety of freshwater and marine environments including mangroves, estuaries, swamps, tidal ...

Ever wondered if that bird you just saw is a crane or a heron? Here's a look back at a 2014 story submitted to The Gadsden Times that can help you tell the difference: “That blasted crane is ...

A tropical water bird rarely seen in Colorado appears to be taking a summer vacation at a private Boulder County pond, to the delight of hundreds of Front Range birdwatchers.

The birds live year-round in Mexico, the Caribbean, and coastal Texas and Louisiana. But more and more green herons are sticking around Alabama longer, as the climate warms, Watts said.

A rare bird that died out in the UK in the 17th Century has been spotted in Derbyshire. Derbyshire Wildlife Trust (DWT) said the Spoonbill - a large white heron-like wading bird - was seen at ...