Though it’s not explicitly named as a heron, Nagai says, the scholarship indicates it’s likely. “The white heron takes on this otherworldliness in Japanese mythology and folklore.” ...

“The Boy and the Heron,” the latest animated film of legendary Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki, presents a formative lesson in dreaming of different possibilities, writes Noah Berlatsky.

Herons such as the great blue heron, are quite skilled in catching fish. Their method is rather simple. Usually they stand motionless in shallow water. When a fish comes by, out goes the long neck ...

The gray heron has not been seen since September 6 and is believed to be traveling west. It could be many miles away by now—perhaps providing a surprise for an observant birder somewhere else.

The Boy and the Heron premiered at the Toronto Film Festival in 2023 and won best animated feature at the 2024 Academy Awards. The English voice cast includes Christian Bale, Dave Bautista, Gemma ...