We all know that Selby Gardens is world-renowned for its natural beauty, plant collections, research and architecture —but it ...

The abundant fish and shrimp in Dianchi Haihong wetland park attract a large number of egrets, herons and other birds during summer. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo) This photo taken on July 7, ...

Great egrets prefer shallower waters, unlike their cousins, the great blue herons, which can wander into deeper wetlands and remain here sometimes even in winter if food is available.

The Texas City Dike, considered the longest manmade pier in the world, is a feeding ground for all manner of shorebirds.

The black heron (Egretta ardesiaca) is found in the wetlands of Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar. It is part of the egret family, which is known for its graceful wading and its long legs, necks ...

Egrets — graceful, long-legged birds with plumage the color of alabaster — add a distinctly exotic element to the diverse winged wildlife of the Tucson valley.

Other pets and wild animals often flee during explosive July Fourth displays, leaving behind abandoned nests and creating roadway hazards.

The floodgates opened Tuesday, when birder Andy Wlasniewski reported another southern rarity, a little blue heron, at Lake Ontelaunee along with 71 great egrets.