As Kathy was photographing wading birds at Brazos Bend State Park recently, she snapped a picture of what she thought was a green heron. But she wondered if it was a least bittern. A few minutes later ...

North America's smallest heron is uncommon and secretive. If you ever hope to glimpse a least bittern in Tennessee, plan on spending time in some wet, densely vegetated, cattail, bulrush or sawgrass ...

While most people are familiar with pulling weeds, Vincent Auclair has been pulling reeds. A lot of reeds. All by hand. All to help the least bittern, an elusive marsh bird, thrive. SEE ALSO: What are ...

One evening last month, I visited a marshy area in Pickaway County in hopes of hearing a rail, most likely a king, Virginia or sora. If any were there, they were quiet that evening. But a soft song -- ...

I don’t blame the least bittern. If somebody had named me Least Bob, I would hide, too. Yet we continue to give demeaning names to the least flycatcher, least sandpiper, and least tern, while exalting ...

I spend the entire month of June on a boat watching the sunrise and sunset. I do this because I am leading wildlife photography tours, to capture images of Loons. I am so fortunate to be outside, ...

Readers have been sending me photographs of a bird they can’t quite identify but sort of looks like the illustration of a least bittern in their field guides. I’ve clarified that the bird is a green ...

Drive past a marsh, lakeshore, or river, you’re likely to see a stately great blue heron hunting in the shallows. They are common, impressive, and widespread. Though great blues often stand motionless ...

Here's a fun test for backyard birders who would like to add an American bittern to their list. It won't be easy. Actually, if you have a farm pond with cattails or a nearby wetland with marsh plants, ...

Drive past a marsh, lakeshore, or river, you’re likely to see a stately great blue heron hunting in the shallows. They are common, impressive, and widespread. Though great blues often stand motionless ...