Ardea Collection (#2)

Great blue heron (Ardea herodias) flying over foggy river at sunrise. Myakka River State Park, Florida, USA. Sequende 2 of 2

Great white egret (Ardea alba) displaying in rookery at Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Florida, USA

Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) with lightning storm at night. Lake Csaj, Kiskunsagi National Park, Pusztaszer, Hungary. May 2012

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Great Egret (Ardea alba) breeding activity and plumage. Date: 08/10/2013

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Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) pair in habitat, Texas coast Date: 19/11/2012

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Great egret in Everglades National Park, Florida, USA Date: 31/07/2013

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South America, Brazil, Pantanal. The Great Egret in the Pantanal. Date: 09/02/2006

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Grey Heron (Ardea cinera) in the Danube Delta, chick in nest. Europe, Romania Date: 29/11/2008

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Grey Heron (Ardea cinera) in the Danube Delta, in flight between trees in colony with cormorant. Europe, Romania Date: 29/11/2008

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Grey Heron (Ardea cinera) in the Danube Delta, half submerged standing in water. Europe, Romania Date: 29/11/2008

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Grey Heron (Ardea cinera) in the Danube Delta, standing on willow tree in colony. Europe, Romania Date: 29/11/2008

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Grey Heron (Ardea cinera) in the Danube Delta, portrait. Europe, Romania Date: 29/11/2008

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Grey Heron (Ardea cinera) in the Danube Delta, standing on willow tree in colony. Europe, Romania Date: 29/11/2008

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Grey Heron (Ardea cinera) in the Danube Delta, standing on willow tree in colony. Europe, Romania, Danube Delta Date: 29/11/2008

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Grey Heron (Ardea cinera) in the Danube Delta, standing on willow tree in colony. Europe, Romania Date: 29/11/2008

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Great blue heron, Adea herodias, Boundary Bay, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

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Great blue heron, Adea herodias, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

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Great blue heron, Adea herodias, with a bullfrog, Rana catesbeiana, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

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Intermediate Egret (Ardea intermedia), Yellow Water Billabong, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia Date: 02/02/2008

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Goliath Heron (Ardea goliath), Zambezi River just above Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, Africa Date: 15/09/2009

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Africa. Tanzania. Grey Heron in Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Date: 26/08/2005

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Africa. Tanzania. Grey Heron in Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Date: 26/08/2005

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Africa. Tanzania. Black-headed Heron with butterfly at Tarangire NP. Date: 19/05/2005

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Africa. Tanzania. Black-headed Heron at Tarangire NP. Date: 19/05/2005

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Africa. Tanzania. Black-headed Heron in Ngorongoro Crater. Date: 19/05/2005

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Black-headed Heron, Ardea melanocephala, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania Date: 11/11/2005

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Black-headed Heron with frog at Amboseli NP, Kenya. Date: 01/03/2005

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Gray Heron, Ardea cinerea, flying low around wetlands. Lake Nakuru, Kenya. Date: 17/02/2005

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Black Headed Heron, Ardea melanocephala, hunting and eating a lizard in the Masai Mara, GR, Kenya. Date: 17/02/2005

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Black Headed Heron, Ardea melanocephala, hunting and eating a lizard in the Masai Mara, GR, Kenya. Date: 17/02/2005

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Gray Heron, Ardea cinerea, flying low around wetlands. Lake Nakuru, Kenya. Date: 17/02/2005

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Kenya, Masai Mara Game Reserve. Black-headed Heron (Ardea melanocephala) Date: 27/08/2005

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Botswana, Okavango Delta. Great White Egrets in flight over the Okavango. Date: 05/02/2009

Great egret (Ardea alba) standing on a branch looking under its wing, Big Cypress National Preserve, Florida, USA

Great blue heron (Ardea herodias) taking flight, Acadia National Park, Maine, USA. June

Two Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) fighting over a fish, Pusztaszer reserve, Hungary. May

Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) fishing in shallow water, Pusztaszer reserve, Hungary. May

Black stork (Ciconia nigra), Great white heron (Ardea alba), Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) and Eurasian spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) standing in shallow water, Pusztaszer reserve, Hungary. May

Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) wading in shallow water, Pusztaszer reserve, Hungary. May

Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) standing at waters edge, Pusztaszer reserve, Hungary. May

Purple heron (Ardea purpurea) walking along waters edge in early morning light, Pusztaszer reserve, Hungary. May

Mademoiselle crane, Anthropoides virgo (Numidian crane, Ardea virgo). Handcoloured copperplate engraving of an
FLO4643080 Mademoiselle crane, Anthropoides virgo (Numidian crane, Ardea virgo). Handcoloured copperplate engraving of an illustration by Ann and Emily Hayes from William Hayes Portraits of Rare

Black crowned crane, Balearica pavonina. (Ardea pavonina). Vulnerable. Handcoloured copperplate engraving of an
FLO4643060 Black crowned crane, Balearica pavonina. (Ardea pavonina). Vulnerable. Handcoloured copperplate engraving of an illustration by William Hayes and his child C from Portraits of Rare

Common crane, Grus grus. (Ardea grus) Handcoloured copperplate engraving of an illustration by William Hayes
FLO4643223 Common crane, Grus grus. (Ardea grus) Handcoloured copperplate engraving of an illustration by William Hayes from Portraits of Rare and Curious Birds from the Menagery of Osterly Park

White stork, Ciconia ciconia. (Ardea ciconia) Handcoloured copperplate engraving of an illustration by William Hayes
FLO4643343 White stork, Ciconia ciconia. (Ardea ciconia) Handcoloured copperplate engraving of an illustration by William Hayes and Matilda Hayes from William Hayes Portraits of Rare

Two Great white egret (Ardea alba) in winter, Kiskunsag National Park, Hungary. December

Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) on lake at sunset, Lake Csaj, Kiskunsagi National Park, Hungary. January

Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) and Great white egret (Ardea alba) standing facing each other at sunrise. Lake Csaj, Kiskunsagi National Park, Hungary. December

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Ardea, the majestic Louisiana Heron immortalized by John James Audubon, stands tall and proud in its natural habitat. With its slender body and long legs, this Grey heron gracefully wades through the water at night, creating a mesmerizing reflection that captivates all who behold it (Picture No. 10893976). In the coastal landscape of Las Bachas, the Great Blue Heron takes flight with elegance and grace. Its wings spread wide against the backdrop of a breathtaking view, showcasing nature's beauty in perfect harmony (Ardea herodias). Amongst moss-covered rocks and within the enchanting Celtic rainforest, the Grey Heron diligently hunts for food. With patience and precision, it navigates through lochs to find sustenance in this mystical realm. The Great White Egret preens its feathers meticulously at Valkenhorst Nature Reserve. Every movement is deliberate as it maintains its pristine appearance while blending seamlessly into its surroundings (Egretta Alba). During breeding season, the Great Blue Heron adorns itself with plumes on its crown that accentuate its regal stature. Head held high and shoulders broadened proudly displaying these magnificent features. In Kiskunsag National Park in Hungary, a group of three Great White Egrets gather together during winter months. Their snowy white plumage contrasts beautifully against their surroundings as they navigate through their shared habitat (Ardea alba). Amidst squabbles with Little Cormorants (Microcarbo / Phalacrocorax), the Grey Heron showcases both strength and resilience. It defends its territory fiercely while maintaining an air of sophistication befitting such a noble creature. With an adult's vibrant breeding plumage on full display, close-up shots reveal intricate details cinerea's head adorned with colorful orange beak—a true marvel to behold.