Even the most casual observers of birds stand arrested by heron and egrets. These formidable creatures lie in wait, their necks coiled and compressed, and then they lunge and strike with beaks like ...

Do you have the patience of a heron? Imagine standing in shallow water – without moving – for long periods , your toes spread out, firmly planted in squishy mud, your eyes focused on finding a tasty ...

Egrets, herons and roseate spoonbills have other birds beat when it comes to showing off stunning spring plumage. The all-white great egret appears to be decked out in silken attire accented by ...

The great egret had returned on a late July morning to hunt in the shallow pond that borders our backyard. This is the second time in 22 years that we have seen that species here, other than an ...

Imagine standing in shallow water — without moving — for long periods of time. Your toes spread out, firmly planted in squishy mud, your eyes focused on finding a tasty fish or frog. Suddenly, you ...

During an early-morning hunt sparked by rumors of a "mega-rare" bird, a wildlife photographer captured footage of an ...

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An egret spreads its wings and takes flight in Shields Oak Grove this past Monday morning. The UC Davis Arboretum, home to one of North America's finest and most diverse collections of oak trees, has ...

The great egret, Ardea alba, is a tall and stately bird, graceful in flight, deliberate and stealthy when hunting. It is a magnificent sight and entertaining to watch, making it a favorite with ...

Do you have the patience of a heron? Imagine standing in shallow water — without moving — for long periods of time. Your toes spread out, firmly planted in squishy mud, your eyes focused on finding a ...