Heron Collection (#2)

Cocoi heron (Ardea cocoi) on shore of Lake Sandoval, Tambopata National Reserve near Puerto Maldonado, Tambopata Province, Madre de Dios Region, Peru

Great Egret (Ardea alba), San Fernando Beach, Ometepe Island, Rivas State, Nicaragua, Central America

Great Egret (Ardea alba), San Fernando Beach, Ometepe Island, Rivas State, Nicaragua, Central America

Goliath heron, Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana, Africa

Great Egrets On Honeymoon Island
Uma Gokhale

Misty morning
Eric Zhang

My lucky day!
Sheila Xu

Drawn To the Moon
Uma Gokhale

Grey heron
Isabelle DUPONT

Checkers & the Great Egret
Uma Gokhale

Great gray heron
Joey Cipriani

A good catch
Sheila Xu

Yellow Crowned Night Heron at sunset, Flatt's Inlet, Bermuda, North Atlantic, North America

Treetop Rock and Roll
Ben.C.L

Graceful blush
Lucrecia Caporale

Misty morning
Jian Xu

Keeping eye on you
verdon

Rob Li

Got to go
verdon

Heron Aryballos, c.580 BC (earthenware with slip decoration)
XOS5881015 Heron Aryballos, c.580 BC (earthenware with slip decoration) by Greek school, (6th century BC); 13x5.8 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Greece, Milesian, Eastern province)

Heron garde beef (Bubuleus ibis), cattle egret - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
CSO4990192 Heron garde beef (Bubuleus ibis), cattle egret - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info.: Heron garde beef (Bubuleus ibis)

Wild Life in East Anglia: In the Old Fen, Heron and Starlings (colour litho)
8675609 Wild Life in East Anglia: In the Old Fen, Heron and Starlings (colour litho) by Southgate, Frank (1872-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Old Fen, Heron and Starlings)

Boat-billed heron, Cochlearius cochlearius (Common boatbill, Cancroma vulgaris)
FLO5005707 Boat-billed heron, Cochlearius cochlearius (Common boatbill, Cancroma vulgaris). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Portrait of Saint Francois of Assisi (San Francesco d'Assisi, ne Giovanni di Pietro Bernardone, ca)
NWI4939583 Portrait of Saint Francois of Assisi (San Francesco d'Assisi, ne Giovanni di Pietro Bernardone, ca. 1181-1226) talking to birds (The prediction to birds)

Representation of a heron. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605)
VEN5028735 Representation of a heron. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605) on animals, Ulisse Aldrovandi fonds, University Library of Bologna, ed

Abecedary illustration : Letter G, 1875 (print)
DUV4209795 Abecedary illustration : Letter G, 1875 (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter G: Giraffe, Guitarist, Constable, Frog; H:); Photo © Duvallon

North American ash-coloured heron, Ardea fusca. Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4640057 North American ash-coloured heron, Ardea fusca. Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine

Savacou huppe et scarabee - Boat-billed heron, Cochlearius cochlearius, and Trox sabulosus beetle
FLO4595652 Savacou huppe et scarabee - Boat-billed heron, Cochlearius cochlearius, and Trox sabulosus beetle. (Boatbill, Cancroma cochlearia, and beetle)

Letter H: heraut; halberd; lobster; heron; swallows; hotel; clock; hure; owl; axe; hoteliere; grass
DUV4199532 Letter H: heraut; halberd; lobster; heron; swallows; hotel; clock; hure; owl; axe; hoteliere; grass, c.1890 (lithograph); 10.7x7.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The heron
DUV4217182 The heron; 31x24 cm; (add.info.: I can read (Methodic and fun alphabet by a dad) - abecedary comprising a reading method and an illustrious alphabet); Photo © Duvallon

Woman in satin robe a la turkish in violet and green stripes, canary corset, white petticoat and fichu
FLO4671767 Woman in satin robe a la turkish in violet and green stripes, canary corset, white petticoat and fichu, and a bonnet a la turkish decorated with heron plumes

A woodcut engraving depicting Heron hawking, 18th century
5311051 A woodcut engraving depicting Heron hawking, 18th century; (add.info.: Date: 1762); Universal History Archive/UIG

Sciences: eolipyle, steam machine, as it was drawn by Heron of Alexandria or Heron The Elder
NWI4947793 Sciences: eolipyle, steam machine, as it was drawn by Heron of Alexandria or Heron The Elder, Greek engineer and mathematician of the 1st century BC

Galleries with animals or Gallery of espaliers. Manufactured in silk and wool in unknown workshop
CUL4906733 Galleries with animals or Gallery of espaliers. Manufactured in silk and wool in unknown workshop, 295 x 454 cm (17th century)

Galleries with animals or Gallery of espaliers. Manufactured in silk and wool in unknown workshop
CUL4906706 Galleries with animals or Gallery of espaliers. Manufactured in silk and wool in unknown workshop, 303 x 455 cm (17th century)

Landscape, 1867 (etching)
8696802 Landscape, 1867 (etching) by Appian, Adolphe (1818-98); Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; (add.info.: By Adolphe Appian)

Sentry
Pawel Kado

Representation of a wadder of the heron family. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse
VEN5028716 Representation of a wadder of the heron family. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605) on birds, Ulisse Aldrovandi fonds

Final Sprint
Ben.C.L

Black-crowned night heron - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
CSO5006818 Black-crowned night heron - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info.: Black-crowned night heron - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille); Photo © DDF

Purple heron (Ardea purpurea), purple heron - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
CSO5006792 Purple heron (Ardea purpurea), purple heron - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info.: Purple heron (Ardea purpurea)

Hair crab or heron crab (Ardeola ralloides), squacco heron - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
CSO5006360 Hair crab or heron crab (Ardeola ralloides), squacco heron - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info.: Hair crab or heron crab (Ardeola ralloides)

Sciences: Automatons. Automatic fountain, which made water flow through a system of communicating vases
NWI4948833 Sciences: Automatons. Automatic fountain, which made water flow through a system of communicating vases, designed by Heron of Alexandria or Heron The Elder

The bag (La Besace), - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving)
DUV4214227 The bag (La Besace), - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrations by JJ Granville (1803-1847)

Heron hunting. The book of King Modus and the royn Racio, hunting book, circa 1354-1377. Engraving 1878
JAB4121873 Heron hunting. The book of King Modus and the royn Racio, hunting book, circa 1354-1377. Engraving 1878; (add.info.: Heron hunting)

Angular-stalked cranesbill, Geranium angulatum, Dr. Wallich's cranesbill, G
FLO4670324 Angular-stalked cranesbill, Geranium angulatum, Dr. Wallich's cranesbill, G. wallichianum, silver-leaved cranesbill, G. argenteum, Caucasian cranesbill, G

Archimedes in his bath, 16th century (illustration)
5311401 Archimedes in his bath, 16th century (illustration); (add.info.: Illustrating the story of how he solved the problem of whether or not Heron's new crown was of pure gold)

Facsimile of Roelandt Savery's picture of the dodo in the Bellvedere at Vienna, 1628
FLO4612095 Facsimile of Roelandt Savery's picture of the dodo in the Bellvedere at Vienna, 1628. Handcoloured lithograph after Roelandt Savery from Hugh Edwin Strickland

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"The Majestic Heron: A Symbol of Grace and Tranquility" From the serene painting "The Silence of the Snows, 1907" by Joseph Farquharson to John James Audubon's intricate illustrations in "Louisiana Heron, " the heron has captivated artists and nature enthusiasts alike. Found across different continents, this elegant bird holds a special place in various cultures. In Germany, the grey heron gracefully perches along riversides, its stoic presence blending seamlessly with the tranquil surroundings. Leon Heron's masterpiece "The Gondo-liar" depicts a heron amidst Venice's canals, showcasing its adaptability even in urban landscapes. Venturing into North America, we encounter Nyctanassa violacea - the yellow-crowned night heron. With its vibrant plumage and nocturnal habits, it adds an air of mystery to marshlands and wetlands. Meanwhile, Ardea cinerea or the grey heron stands tall as a symbol of patience and wisdom. Birdwatchers flock to witness breathtaking moments like that captured by Hesse-based photographers - a Great Egret soaring through North Hesse's skies. Its pure white feathers against blue horizons create an ethereal spectacle that leaves observers awe-inspired. John James Audubon immortalized these magnificent creatures in his renowned book "The Birds of America. " From Louisiana Herons to Great Blue Herons standing proudly amidst Florida Everglades' lush greenery – each illustration showcases their grandeur and importance within ecosystems. Even during harsh winters, when snow blankets everything around us, nature surprises us with unexpected encounters. As seen in "Couple under umbrella in the snow (crow and heron), " these two birds find solace together amid icy conditions – reminding us that companionship can bring warmth even on coldest days. Whether painted on canvas or observed through binoculars, these glimpses into their lives remind us of the heron's significance.