Have you ever seen a great blue heron nest or rookery? Find out where, when, and how these magnificent birds mate and raise their young.

There are one or two things one does not do in the company of great blue herons. First, if you are presented with a wounded heron that’s been confined to a burlap sack, do not open the sack to look in ...

APOPKA, Fla. – If you’ve ever driven through Florida’s wetlands, you’ve probably seen a tri colored heron without even realizing it. These birds have been quietly stalking shallow waters for millions ...

A group of great blue herons nests in the tall black cottonwoods of Ross Island, away from the dredged lagoon and just across the river from uber-urban South Waterfront. These big, gangly birds are a ...

“The Great Blue Heron is one of my favorite birds in spite of the retriever’s stubborn opposition to having it anywhere on the grounds. It is huge of course and undoubtedly regal. Also silly when it ...

Taller than a small child (four and a half feet) and wingspan equal to that of a bald eagle (seven feet), it's the Superman of herons in North America. Sometimes called "crane" or "blue crane," the ...

Driveways are runways to some with wings. A great blue heron once flew past our cabin windows, just a few feet off the ground. With a wingspan of six feet, the largest North American heron species is ...