Ardea Collection (#3)

Wild boar (Sus scrofa) crossing drying pond with Great white egret (Ardea alba) fishing in background, Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, The Netherlands, August

Great white egret (Ardea alba) diving to catch prey in shallow pond, Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, The Netherlands, August

Mixed group of Grey heron (Ardea cinerea), Great white egret (Ardea alba) and Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) on misty morning in shallow pond, Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, The Netherlands, August

Fishing in stormy waters
Mircea Costina

A Great / Common Egret or Great White Heron standing on a rock at London Zoo in September
3601560 A Great/Common Egret or Great White Heron standing on a rock at London Zoo in September 1927 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

A Great / Common Egret or Great White Heron in breeding plumage
3618637 A Great/Common Egret or Great White Heron in breeding plumage, standing on a the floor of its enclosure at London Zoo in June 1928 (b/w photo) by Bond

Great blue heron, Ardea herodias. Chromolithograph after an ornithological illustration by John James Audubon from Benjamin Harry Warrens Report on the Birds of Pennsylvania, E.K

Upland sandpiper, Bartramia longicauda. Batramian or Bartram sandpiper. Chromolithograph after an ornithological illustration by John James Audubon from Benjamin Harry Warrens Report on the Birds of

Purple heron, Ardea purpurea. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d Histoire Naturelle

Madagascan crested ibis and grey crowned crane (endangered)
Madagascan crested ibis, Lophotibis cristata (near threatened) and grey crowned crane, Balearica regulorum (endangered). Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies

Rufescent tiger-heron, Tigrisoma lineatum (Tiger bittern, Ardea tigrina). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Crab plover, Dromas ardeola (Abyssinian erody, Ardea pondiceriana). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1824

Wattled crane, Bugeranus carunculatus. Vulnerable. (Wattled heron, Ardea carunculata.) Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester

Greater adjutant, Leptoptilos dubious. Endangered. (Gigantic crane, Ardea argala.) Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1824

South American or pinnated bittern, Botaurus pinnatus. (Brazilian bittern, Ardea brasiliensis.) From a specimen in the possession of Thomas Pennant

A Goliath Heron at London Zoo in 1924 (b / w photo)
2960018 A Goliath Heron at London Zoo in 1924 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

Grallatores, Storks, Herons (colour litho)
6016776 Grallatores, Storks, Herons (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grallatores, Storks, Herons)

Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) immature portrait. London, England, UK, December

Little egret, Ardea garzetta, Egretta garzetta.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by George Graves from his own British Ornithology, Walworth, 1821

Great blue heron (Ardea herodias) with hatchling sea turtle prey, Las Bachas, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

Great egret (Ardea alba) with prey in beak, in evening light. Myakka River State Park, Florida, USA, March. Sequence 2/2

Great egret (Ardea alba) diving head into water to catch prey, in evening light. Myakka River State Park, Florida, USA, March. Sequence 1/2

Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) in rain with another heron behind, Lake Csaj, Kiskunsagi National Park, Pusztaszer, Hungary. January

Grey herons (Ardea cinerea) fighting, Lake Csaj, Kiskunsagi National Park, Pusztaszer, Hungary. January

Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) squabbling, Lake Csaj, Kiskunsagi National Park, Pusztaszer, Hungary. February

Great White Egret (Ardea alba) flying above lake blurred motion photograph, Kiskunsagi National Park, Hungary

Great egret (Ardea alba) at twilight, Lake Csaj, Kiskunsagi National Park, Hungary. July

Great egret (Ardea alba) fighting over fish with Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) Lake Csaj, Kiskunsagi National Park, Pusztaszer, Hungary. January

Great egret (Ardea alba) group of five at waters edge, with very out of focus egret in foreground. Lake Csaj, Kiskunsagi National Park, Pusztaszer, Hungary, February

Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) and Great egret (Ardea alba) fighting over fish, Lake Csaj, Kiskunsagi National Park, Pusztaszer, Hungary, January

Great white egret (Egretta alba) detail of plumage and legs from the front, Pusztaszer, Hungary, April

Cocoi heron (Ardea cocoi) resting portrait, Pantanal, Brazil

Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) feeding on cyprionid fish / carp species in fish farm pond
Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) feeding on cyprionid fish/carp species in fish farm pond, Pusztaszer protected landscape, Kiskunsagi, Hungary, May

Great white egret (Egretta alba or Ardea alba) catching cyprionid fish or carp in fish farm, Pusztaszer Protected Landscape, Kiskunsagi, Hungary, May

Great egret (Ardea alba) in flight, Florida, USA, March

Great White Egret (Egretta alba) with water splashing from beak, Hungary January

Great egret (Ardea alba) feeding on fish, Pusztaszer, Hungary, June

Grey herons (Ardea cinerea) standing in water a dawn, Puszaszer, Hungary, July

Great blue heron (Ardea herodias cognata) standing on rock, Fernandina Island, Galapagos

Great white egret (Ardea alba) group flying at sunset, Anklamer stadtbruch, Stettiner Haff, Oder delta, Germany, August

Herons at night on Lake Csaj, Kiskunsag National Park, Hungary. Winner of the Birds category, Wildlife Photographer of the Year (WPOY) Competition 2014

Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) standing amidst vegetation, Waal en Burg, Texel, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Snowy Heron, by John James Audubon
Snowy Heron, or White Egret, Ardea Candidissima, by John James Audubon (1785-1851). A colour plate in The Birds of America: From Original Drawings. Date: 1827-1838

Great Blue Heron (Ardea Herodias) Fishing In Costello Creek At Sunrise While Mist Rises Off The Water, Algonquin Park; Ontario, Canada

A Great Blue Heron (Ardea Herodias) Waits Patiently For A Fish To Swim Into Range; Ridgefield, Washington, United States Of America

A Great Egret (Ardea Alba) Stalks Small Fish; Ridgefield, Washington, United States Of America

A Great Egret (Ardea Alba) Stalks Prey; Homestead, Florida, United States Of America

Galapagos, Great Blue Heron (Ardea Herodias), Next To A Rocky Pool

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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.