A possibly rare bird found near Slidell sparked wonder and debate online over whether it was a melanistic Great Blue Heron.

Late last year, an ominous looking bird appeared in Slidell, Faimon Roberts recounts. A week or so later, it was dead. But ...

That herons, egrets and ibises are such large and common birds wandering in our midst is a refreshing reality. I love how they just walk around like they own the place, which they do — at least as ...

Distinguishing between similar-looking birds like egrets, ibis, and herons can be challenging for newcomers. Key identifiers for these birds include bill shape and color, leg color, and overall size.

What's that white bird in the swamp? Discover what a great egret eats, where it lives, and how the bird bounced back from ...