Cranes and herons are both tall, long-legged birds that feed in marshes. The sandhill crane is often seen feeding in upland ...

The Eurasian bittern (Botaurus stellaris) is a reclusive bird belonging to the heron family. Close to the size of a chicken, bitterns are a mix of golden-brown mottled with delicate black and tan.

There's a happy tale coming out of the United Kingdom for a bird that conservationists have been fighting to save. The bittern, a member of the heron family, has had a record-breaking breeding season ...

Nature lovers and bird watchers in the North East have been delighted by several rare sightings of the elusive bittern over the years. The recent appearance of a bittern at Rainton Meadows on February ...

Little bitterns, though small in size, are formidable hunters in wetland environments. This video showcases the behaviors and hunting techniques that make these birds such skilled predators, captured ...

Known for their fondness for life in wet habitats, wading birds can be found near lakes, swamps, beaches and even small ponds. They represent a whole section of most bird books. We are lucky here in ...

Looking to get out into nature? Spring is the perfect time to escape to Leighton Moss and explore this incredible nature ...