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Washington’s tidal flats, rivers, and freshwater marshes support two very different types of herons in Washington state, and knowing the difference changes how you watch them.
Nine types of herons in Oklahoma spend at least part of the year working the state’s rivers, lakes, and marshes, and one of them, the Cattle Egret, didn’t even exist on this continent before 1952.
When you walk along Jamaica Bay’s shoreline at dawn or explore the Montezuma Wildlife Refuge at dusk, you’re entering the realm of New York’s most elegant wading birds.
Standing motionless at a marsh edge or soaring overhead with deliberate wingbeats, Oregon’s herons represent some of the state’s most captivating wading birds.
You might be surprised to learn that Tennessee’s diverse wetlands support nine distinct species of herons, egrets, and bitterns—far more than most people realize when they spot a solitary wading bird along the shoreline.
You might spot a statuesque bird standing motionless at the water’s edge during your next visit to a California marsh or coastal wetland.
Minnesota’s wetlands and lakes are home to several fascinating heron species, each with unique characteristics and behaviors.
Illinois’s wetlands and waterways are home to a remarkable variety of herons, making it a prime location for bird watchers and nature enthusiasts.
