Herons Collection (#3)

Night heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) on branch, Lake Kerkini, Macedonia, Greece, May 2009

Three Grey heron chicks (Ardea cinerea) in tree near to nest, Pont du Gau, Camargue, France, May 2009

Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) with wings out stretched, Elbe Biosphere Reserve, Lower Saxony, Germany, September 2008

Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) taking off, Texel, Netherlands, May 2009

Little egret (Egretta garzetta) profile, Lake Belau, Moldova, June

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

Wood Storks (Mycteria Americana) in flight, Sanibel Island, J. N
Wood Storks (Mycteria Americana) in flight, Sanibel Island, J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Florida, USA

Tricolored heron (Egretta tricolor) looking for food, Sanibel Island, J. N
Tricolored heron (Egretta tricolor) looking for food, Sanibel Island, J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Florida, USA

Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) starting flight, Sanibel Island, J. N
Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) starting flight, Sanibel Island, J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge Florida, USA

Yellow-crowned Night Heron (Nyctanassa violacea) looking for food, Sanibel Island, J. N
Yellow-crowned Night Heron (Nyctanassa violacea) looking for food, Sanibel Island, J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Florida, USA

Great blue heron (Ardea herodias) looking for food, Sanibel Island, J. N
Great blue heron (Ardea herodias) looking for food, Sanibel Island, J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Florida, USA

Grey heron, Laguna Resort, Maldives

Gotcha
Catherine Wang

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

Challenges in the snow
Alberto Ghizzi Panizza

The White Beauty
Ling Lu

White heron on the Spanish moss
Luigi Ruoppolo

The White Beauty
Ling Lu

My spot
Mountain Cloud

Narrow Catch
Makoto Hamasaki

lonely
Annie Keizer

In a raining day
Siyu and Wei Photography

The moment you will never forget!
David H Yang

Great egret taking off
Eyal Bar Or

Honey, I am Home!
John Fan

Blue Heron Searching For Food
Purple Bamboo

Striated Heron
Siyu and Wei Photography

Above Clouds
Ahmed Zaeitar

Last drop
Andrey Narchuk

The Catch
Olof Petterson

The Elegant Great Blue Heron
Linda D Lester

A peaceful wait
Patrick Dessureault

Vincenzo Viola

Great Blue Heron Portrait
Linda D Lester

blue heron in a green dream
Jennifer Chen

Heron In The Snow
Ohara Koson

her
Ryan Braxton

Louisiana Heron From Birds of America (1827)
John James Audubon

Jungle With Heron
Andrea Haase

Long reach
verdon

Sky heron
Bassant Meligy

Showing off
Hannah Zhang

Breaking Through
Jeff Graham

Descending egrets in snow, 1925-36 (colour woodcut)
7411444 Descending egrets in snow, 1925-36 (colour woodcut) by Koson, Ohara (1877-1945); 37.2--16.4 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: by Ohara Koson, part of the shin-hanga)

Tapestry depicting the Flight of the Heron Combat d'un Heron et un Faucon, possibly from Touraine (wool)
3576099 Tapestry depicting the Flight of the Heron Combat d'un Heron et un Faucon, possibly from Touraine (wool) by European School, (16th century); 318.5x309.8 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Egret with irises, 1925-36 (colour woodcut)
7411455 Egret with irises, 1925-36 (colour woodcut) by Koson, Ohara (1877-1945); Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: by Ohara Koson, part of the shin-hanga, or new prints movement.)

Egret in a storm, 1900-36 (colour woodcut)
7411447 Egret in a storm, 1900-36 (colour woodcut) by Koson, Ohara (1877-1945); 34--18.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: by Ohara Koson, part of the shin-hanga)

Reef Heron
Sina Pezeshki

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"Graceful and Majestic: Exploring the World of Herons" From the vibrant Louisiana Heron, immortalized by John James Audubon, to the elegant Grey Heron in Germany, these avian wonders captivate us with their beauty. Picture a serene scene at Regents Park, where a flock of Grey herons stands in perfect formation on the edge of a glistening pond. In Oiseaux - birds, we witness the mesmerizing flight of a Grey Heron with its legs trailing behind like an ethereal ribbon. This captivating image was captured in North Norfolk during a July summer day. Venturing further south to Nayarit Mexico in March, we encounter the Boat-billed Heron—an adult specimen that exudes an air of mystery against its lush surroundings. A true marvel to behold. Even amidst urban landscapes like Glendale Narrows on Los Angeles River, nature finds its way through iconic signs warning us about "Heron Crossing. " These reminders serve as testaments to our coexistence with these magnificent creatures. Rutland Water's stone bank provides an idyllic backdrop for another Grey Heron sighting. Standing tall alongside a Tufty Duck, it showcases harmony between species even within bustling habitats. As dawn breaks over Hickling Broad in Norfolk UK, mist envelops our vision but cannot conceal the regal presence of yet another Grey Heron perched upon a post. Nature's artistry unfolds before our eyes. Traveling across continents brings us face-to-face with Southern Florida's Great Blue Herons nesting together—a symbol of unity and familial bonds that transcend borders and boundaries. Finally, Sanibel Island unveils an enchanting sight—a solitary Great Blue Heron standing gracefully amidst tranquil waters. Its stoic posture reminds us to appreciate moments of serenity amid life's chaos. Herons—these remarkable creatures remind us that nature is both delicate and resilient; they embody grace and strength simultaneously. Let us cherish their presence and protect the habitats they call home.