Heron Pictures

Heron Species Types of Birds American Bittern Black-crowned Night Heron Great Blue Heron Great Egret Green Heron Snowy Egret West Coast Herons

Herons are the large, often long necked birds that live near lakes, rivers and marshes.

There are twelve different species in the United States. This album discusses six of the twelve herons in detail.

Additional information on the status of all herons is available at the West Coast Herons article.

This album discusses six of the twelve herons in detail. Please click on any link in the box for information.

© 2008 Patricia A. Michaels