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Ardea Collection (#4)

Ardea, the majestic Louisiana Heron immortalized by John James Audubon, stands tall and proud in its natural habitat

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

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

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

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

Background imageArdea Collection: Galapagos, Great Blue Heron (Ardea Herodias), Next To A Rocky Pool

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

Background imageArdea Collection: Great Egret (Ardea alba) fishing in a shallow fishpond, Valkenhorst nature reserve, Valkenswaard

Great Egret (Ardea alba) fishing in a shallow fishpond, Valkenhorst nature reserve, Valkenswaard, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands - Honorable Mention in the Black-and-White category of the Groene

Background imageArdea Collection: Wild Boar (Sus scrofa) with Great Egret (Ardea alba) foraging for fish in a drying fishpond

Wild Boar (Sus scrofa) with Great Egret (Ardea alba) foraging for fish in a drying fishpond, Valkenhorst nature reserve, Valkenswaard, Noord-Brabant

Background imageArdea Collection: Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) in landscape, Texel, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) in landscape, Texel, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Background imageArdea Collection: Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) lunging for fish at waters edge, Kassel, Hessen, Germany

Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) lunging for fish at waters edge, Kassel, Hessen, Germany

Background imageArdea Collection: Common heron, Ardea major, Grey heron, Ardea cinerea

Common heron, Ardea major, Grey heron, Ardea cinerea.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by George Graves from his own British Ornithology, Walworth, 1821

Background imageArdea Collection: Picture No. 11074292

Picture No. 11074292
Cocoi Heron in the sunset Pantanal area Mato Grosso Brazil South America. FESTIVE AMAZON

Background imageArdea Collection: Picture No. 10892407

Picture No. 10892407
Great White Egret (Ardea alba) Date:

Background imageArdea Collection: Grey heron, Ardea cinerea, and boat-billed

Grey heron, Ardea cinerea, and boat-billed heron, Cochlearius cochlearius.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology, Paris

Background imageArdea Collection: Bittern, Ardea stellaris, Botaurus stellaris

Bittern, Ardea stellaris, Botaurus stellaris.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by George Graves from his own British Ornithology, Walworth, 1821

Background imageArdea Collection: Goliath Heron - In flight

Goliath Heron - In flight (Ardea goliath). Moremi - Okavango Delta - Botswana - Africa

Background imageArdea Collection: Puku - with Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) in background

Puku - with Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) in background (Kobus vardonii). Kafue National Park, Zambia

Background imageArdea Collection: Picture No. 11675877

Picture No. 11675877
Cocoi Heron in flight. Date:

Background imageArdea Collection: Picture No. 11091988

Picture No. 11091988
Grey Heron waiting for prey at River Conwy falls Autumn Date:

Background imageArdea Collection: Picture No. 11074204

Picture No. 11074204
Cocoi Heron Pantanal area Mato Grosso Brazil South America. FESTIVE AMAZON

Background imageArdea Collection: Picture No. 11074163

Picture No. 11074163
Cocoi Heron Pantanal area Mato Grosso Brazil South America. FESTIVE AMAZON

Background imageArdea Collection: Picture No. 11074162

Picture No. 11074162
Cocoi Heron Pantanal area Mato Grosso Brazil South America. FESTIVE AMAZON

Background imageArdea Collection: Picture No. 11073849

Picture No. 11073849
Great Blue Heron adult with young at breeding site Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Palm Beach, Florida, USA

Background imageArdea Collection: Picture No. 11073847

Picture No. 11073847
Great Egret / Large Egret / Great White Heron in flight Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Palm Beach, Florida, USA

Background imageArdea Collection: Picture No. 11073846

Picture No. 11073846
Great Egret / Large Egret / Great White Heron in flight Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Palm Beach, Florida, USA

Background imageArdea Collection: Picture No. 11073841

Picture No. 11073841
Great Blue Heron adult with young at breeding site displaying Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Palm Beach, Florida, USA

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Picture No. 11073843
Great Blue Heron adult in flight with nesting material Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Palm Beach, Florida, USA

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Picture No. 11073842
Great Blue Heron adult with young at breeding site displaying Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Palm Beach, Florida, USA

Background imageArdea Collection: Picture No. 11073840

Picture No. 11073840
Great Blue Heron adult with young at breeding site displaying Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Palm Beach, Florida, USA

Background imageArdea Collection: Picture No. 11073839

Picture No. 11073839
Great Blue Heron adult with young at breeding site displaying Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Palm Beach, Florida, USA

Background imageArdea Collection: Picture No. 11073838

Picture No. 11073838
Great Egret / Large Egret / Great White Heron in breeding season Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Palm Beach, Florida, USA

Background imageArdea Collection: Picture No. 11073822

Picture No. 11073822
Great Blue Heron close-up of head

Background imageArdea Collection: Picture No. 11073448

Picture No. 11073448
Giant / Goliath Heron with nylon fishing line wrapped around bill Lake Naivasha, Kenya

Background imageArdea Collection: Picture No. 11073417

Picture No. 11073417
Black-headed Heron walking in long grass Amboseli National Park, Kenya

Background imageArdea Collection: A great blue heron, Ardea herodias, feeds in Katahdin Lake near Maines Baxter

A great blue heron, Ardea herodias, feeds in Katahdin Lake near Maines Baxter State Park

Background imageArdea Collection: Great Egret in salt marsh, Ardea alba, Espiritu Santo Bay, Texas

Great Egret in salt marsh, Ardea alba, Espiritu Santo Bay, Texas

Background imageArdea Collection: Grey Heron hunting for fish at low tide in seaweed

Grey Heron hunting for fish at low tide in seaweed

Background imageArdea Collection: Picture No. 10877432

Picture No. 10877432
Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) Date:

Background imageArdea Collection: Picture No. 10899124

Picture No. 10899124
Cocoi Heron (Ardea cocoi) Date:

Background imageArdea Collection: Picture No. 10890627

Picture No. 10890627
Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) Date:

Background imageArdea Collection: Picture No. 10887285

Picture No. 10887285
Grey Heron - The heron uses the back of the unconcerned hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) as a base for hunting fish in the lake (Ardea cinerea) Date:

Background imageArdea Collection: Picture No. 10887254

Picture No. 10887254
Grey Heron - The heron uses the back of a hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) as a base for hunting fish in the lake (Ardea cinerea) Date:

Background imageArdea Collection: Picture No. 10887236

Picture No. 10887236
Grey Heron - The heron uses the back of the unconcernedly yawning hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) as a base for hunting fish in the lake (Ardea cinerea) Date:

Background imageArdea Collection: Picture No. 10887251

Picture No. 10887251
Grey Heron - preening at the lakeshore (Ardea cinerea) Date:

Background imageArdea Collection: Picture No. 10887291

Picture No. 10887291
Grey Heron - Two rivals dispute over the best hunting ground (Ardea cinerea) Date:

Background imageArdea Collection: Picture No. 10887247

Picture No. 10887247
Grey Heron - Two rivals dispute over the best hunting ground (Ardea cinerea) Date:

Background imageArdea Collection: Picture No. 10887231

Picture No. 10887231
Grey Heron - The heron uses the back of the unconcerned hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) as a base for hunting fish in the lake (Ardea cinerea) Date:

Background imageArdea Collection: Picture No. 10887292

Picture No. 10887292
Grey Heron - Two rivals dispute over the best hunting ground (Ardea cinerea) Date:

Background imageArdea Collection: Picture No. 10887232

Picture No. 10887232
Grey Heron - The heron uses the head of the unconcerned hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) as a base for hunting fish in the lake (Ardea cinerea) Date:

Background imageArdea Collection: Picture No. 10887240

Picture No. 10887240
Grey Heron - taking flight (Ardea cinerea) Date:

Background imageArdea Collection: Picture No. 10887249

Picture No. 10887249
Grey Heron - preening at the lakeshore (Ardea cinerea) Date:




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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.