An epic look at the beauty of wading birds across the state of Georgia.

Herons and Heroes Georgia Outdoors

Premiered March 21, 2010
Herons and Heroes

Wading birds like herons and storks are native to wetlands worldwide. However, because of human destruction of wetlands and illegal hunting, wading birds have been under threat of extinction. Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, wading birds have been on the decline and until recently, have been largely ignored by the global community.

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Georgia Outdoors

This GPB original series delivers an amazing view of all that Georgia has to offer through spectacular photography and narrative storytelling that showcases wildlife, plants, and other aspects of the state's natural beauty.

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