The golden hour, in the morning or night, provides a great opportunity for photographers. This heron, along the Skagit River, ...

Severe weather was expected to bring historic hail, gusty winds, and a few possible tornadoes to the Pacific Northwest on Wednesday. But that’s not what happened.

Sturm said a similar thing happened in the Pacific Northwest a few decades ago. The reintroduction of the bald eagles into ecosystems there completely disrupted the great blue heron rookeries.

I wrapped my still-damp body in a wool blanket and took in the view. A great blue heron stood stock-still on the hotel’s long dock. I was amazed by its ability to stay motionless. The heron ...