Ardeidae Collection (#2)

Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) in reeds, Suffolk, England, UK, November

Snowy egret (Egretta thula) portrait, viewed from below. St. Petersburg, Florida, USA

Elephant (Loxodonta africana), male standing on hind legs to reach acacia pods with Cattle egrets (Bubulcus ibis) in background. Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe

Great white egret (Ardea alba) group of three in winter, Kiskunsag National Park, Hungary. Winner of the Bird Category of Nature Photographer of the Year Awards 2018

Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) squabbling with Little cormorant (Microcarbo / Phalacrocorax niger) Keoladeo national park, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India

Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) at dawn, Elmley Nature Reserve, Kent, England, UK, March. 2020VISION Book Plate

Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) adult in breeding plumage, close-up of head and colourful orange beak, backlit, Berlin Zoological Garden, Berlin Zoo, Germany. February

Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) beneath waterfall. Ambleside, Lake District, UK, November. Highly commended, Habitat category, British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) competition 2012

Great white egret (Ardea alba) splashing, Hungary, January

Great egret (Ardea alba) flying across lake, Ranthambhore National Park, India

Great white egret (Ardea alba) fishing in shallow pond, Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, The Netherlands, August

Malayan night heron (Gorsachius melanolophus) Taipei city park, Taiwan

Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) with marsh frog that has just woken up from hibernation, Kiskunsag National Park, Hungary

Great white egret (Egretta / Ardea alba) Pusztaszer protected landscape, Kiskunsagi, Hungary, May

Snowy egret (Egretta thula) shows its breeding plumage. St. Johns Management Area, Florida, USA, March

Great bittern (Botaurus stellaris) head and neck, lookin up through reeds. Suffolk, UK. November

Great bittern (Botaurus stellaris) portrait. Suffolk, UK. November

Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) head profile, Regents Park, London, UK August

Great Egret (Ardea alba), about to land in water, backlit, Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, California, USA, October

Viera Wetlands at sunrise with Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) in the foreground. This man-made wetland forms part of Brevard Countys water treatment system in central Florida, USA. March

Avian feeding frenzy with a flock of White Pelicans (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) swimming along a channel chasing school of fish

Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) adult in breeding plumage taking flight, Viera Wetlands, Florida, USA, March

Whistling heron (Syrigma sibilatrix sibilatrix), southern subspecies, native to Bolivia. Captive

Little bittern (Ixobrychus minutus) watching Great warbler (Acrocephalus arundinaceus) with prey, Lake Csaj, Kiskunsagi National Park, Hungary

White tailed sea eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) interacting with Great egret (Ardea alba) Lake Csaj, Kiskunsagi National Park, Hungary. January

Great egrets (Ardea alba) sky pointing, sizing each other up before fighting, Lake Csaj, Kiskunsagi National Park, Pusztaszer, Hungary. January

Great egret (Ardea alba) and Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) squabbling, Lake Csaj, Kiskunsagi National Park, Pusztaszer, Hungary. January

Group of Great egrets (Ardea alba), Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) and Eurasian spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) at night with stars and moon. Lake Csaj, Kiskunsagi National Park, Pusztaszer, Hungary. May

Great white egrets (Egretta alba) fighting over food, Hungary January

Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) catching fish in lake, Pusztaszer, Hungary, April

Great white egrets (Casmerodius albus) reflected in Pulicat Lake, Tamil Nadu, India, January 2013

Great egret (Ardea alba) in snow, Lake Csaj, Kiskunsagi National Park, Pusztaszer, Hungary. March

Snowy egret (Egretta thula) flying over river, Everglades National Park, Florida, USA, December

Snowy egret (Egretta thula) with plumes erect, St. Augustine, Florida, USA, April

Little Egret (Egretta garzetta). North Kent Marshes. Elmley Nature Reserve

RF- Little blue heron (Egretta caerulea) and Great egret (Ardea alba) in lagoon at sunrise. Fort Myers beach, Gulf Coast, Florida, USA, March

Little blue heron (Egretta caerulea) in lagoon at sunrise, Fort Myers Beach, Gulf Coast, Florida, USA, March

Great white egret (Ardea alba) silhouetted at sunset, Lake Csaj, Pusztaszer, Hungary, February. Winner of the Portfolio category of the Terre Sauvage Nature Images Awards competition 2015

Two Great egrets (Ardea alba) wading, silhouetted at dawn, Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India

Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) and Great egret (Ardea alba) fighting over fish, Lake Csaj, Pusztaszer, Hungary, December. Winner of the Portfolio category of the Terre Sauvage Nature Images Awards

Capped heron (Pilherodius pileatus) perched on branch, Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador

Snake Pine at Taga Bay, 1863. Creator: Kawanabe Kyosai
Snake Pine at Taga Bay, 1863. Series: Famous Places on the Tokaido

Grey heron, Laguna Resort, Maldives

Waterfowl at dawn with mist, including Great blue heron (Ardea herodias herodias), American avocet (Recurvirostra americana), Northern shoveler (Anas clypeata), Xochimilco wetlands, Mexico City

Two Great egrets (Ardea alba) standing opposite each other with Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) in between. Lake Csaj, Pusztaszer, Hungary, January

Grey heron (Ardea cinerea cinerea) in flight at last light, Blackpool, UK, February

Two Great egrets (Ardea alba) face to face against white sky, Lake Csaj, Pusztaszer, Hungary. Winner of the Portfolio category of the Terre Sauvage Nature Images Awards competition 2015

Little bittern (Ixobrychus minutus) perched in reedbed calling, Valkenhorst nature reserve, Valkenswaard, the Netherlands. May

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"Ardeidae: A Majestic Symphony of Grace and Elegance" In the enchanting painting "The Silence of the Snows" by Joseph Farquharson, a serene winter landscape is brought to life with the presence of Ardeidae. These magnificent birds, belonging to the family Ardeidae, captivate our hearts with their ethereal beauty. One such member is Nyctanassa violacea, also known as the yellow-crowned night heron. With its striking plumage and piercing eyes, this nocturnal hunter adds an air of mystery to any scene it graces. Egretta garzetta, commonly referred to as the little egret, showcases pure elegance in its slender form and snowy white feathers. Standing gracefully on the edge of a pond in Regents Park or reflected in tranquil waters at night, this bird exudes tranquility and poise. A flock of Grey herons (Ardea cinerea) standing in perfect formation along a pond's edge creates a mesmerizing sight reminiscent of synchronized dancers. Their stoic presence symbolizes patience and resilience against nature's elements. Witnessing a Great Egret or Great White Heron (Ardea alba) taking flight is like witnessing poetry in motion. Its majestic wingspan carries it effortlessly through North Hesse's skies or across Camargue's breathtaking landscapes in France. The great blue heron (Ardea herodias), represented by both Joseph Farquharson's masterpiece and Boundary Bay's coastal scenery in British Columbia, commands attention with its regal stature. This iconic bird embodies strength and grace simultaneously. Amongst these remarkable species lies Australasian Bittern Matuku Hrepo—a rare gem that enchants us with its elusive nature. Its unique appearance serves as a reminder that beauty can be found even where it may seem hidden from plain sight.