Bird | Description | Length | Wingspan | Behavior/Characteristics | Breeding Period |
Cattle Egret | - Medium-sized white, compact bird with golden plumes on the head, chest and back during breeding season
- Dagger-like yellow bill and yellow legs
- Younger birds have dark bills and legs
| Approximately 18-22 inches | Approximately 34-38 inches | - Nest in dense colonies with other species of herons
- Often seen on land looking for food near cattle
| April - October |
Great Blue Heron
 | - Very large, tall, greyish-blue bird with a long "S"-shaped neck and black crown with head plumes; shaggy plumes on neck and back during breeding
- Long, dagger-like orange-yellow bill and legs
- Younger birds have grey legs and bills
| Approximately 38-54 inches | Approximately 66-79 inches | - Nest with other Great Blue Herons and sometimes alongside other species of wading birds
| Late January – Late August |
Great Egret
 | - Large, tall, white bird with a long "S"-shaped neck; long, feathery plumes on back and neon green stripe over eyes during breeding
- Long, dagger-like yellow-orange bill and long black legs
| Approximately 37-41 inches | Approximately 52-57 inches | - Nest in mixed species colonies
| Early March - August |
Little Blue Heron
 | - Smaller, dark to slate blue bird with a dark maroon head and neck
- Pale blue bill with black tip and long greenish legs
- Younger birds are all white or white with some blue
| Approximately 22-29 inches | Approximately 39-41 inches | - Nest in mixed species colonies
- Hunched posture when standing
| Early March – Late July |
Snowy Egret
 | - Medium, white bird with a long "S"-shaped neck and shaggy plumes on neck and chest
- Long black bill with yellow base and long black legs with yellow feet
- Younger birds have dull, greenish legs
| Approximately 22-26 inches | Approximately 39 inches | - Often nest with other small herons
| Early March – Late August |
Yellow-Crowned Night Heron
 | - Medium-sized grey, stocky bird with yellow crown, head plumes and white patches on cheeks
- Short grey bill and yellow-orange legs
- Younger birds are brown with white spots
| Approximately 21-28 inches | Approximately 40-46 inches | - Often sentry birds that can be seen in the area as early as February
| Early March – Mid-July |