The sounds of grey herons at nest during day and at night are like a fairy-tale monster or someone getting sick!

Heron vs Crane: Neck During Flight Another big difference you can see is what they look like while they are flying. The crane stretches out its neck while flying, but the heron curves its neck.

Knowing these traits can help birdwatchers tell them apart, especially when they see them in flight, feeding, or nesting by water The distinctive heads of cranes and herons are a key feature that ...