A gray heron spotted off Nantucket about three weeks ago has bird-watchers buzzing. as it is the first confirmed sighting of the bird in the lower 48 states, according to wildlife experts. “Well, it ...

The Grey Heron is a very common and very widespread bird that is unlikely to be confused with any other wild bird found in Ireland. Its name in English refers to its colour while its name in Irish ...

A Wearside wetland reserve is delighted to have been rated one of Britain's most important colonies for the 'majestic' grey heron. Washington Wetland Centre has been singled out as a haven for the ...

WALKERS IN Dublin’s Herbert Park at the weekend saw nature at its most beautiful and brutal when a Grey Heron hunted and fed on day-old ducklings on the banks of the Dodder. Wildlife photographer Paul ...

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A breeding colony of grey herons, known as heronry, has been spotted at Jayakwadi bird sanctuary after a very long time. “Around two decades ago, grey herons used to nest in colonies on tall ...

While herons symbolise strength, purity and long life in Chinese culture, the ancient Greeks believed they were messengers of gods and Japanese folklore sees them as divine. A meditation on the bird ...

The bird was "thin, weak and lethargic" by the time it was found in a garden A grey heron seen flying despite a crossbow bolt injury has been put down after vets found part of its spine had been ...