One evening last month, I visited a marshy area in Pickaway County in hopes of hearing a rail, most likely a king, Virginia or sora. If any were there, they were quiet that evening. But a soft song -- ...

North America's smallest heron is uncommon and secretive. If you ever hope to glimpse a least bittern in Tennessee, plan on spending time in some wet, densely vegetated, cattail, bulrush or sawgrass ...