Ardeidae Collection (page 12)

Eastern Reef Heron (Egretta sacra) white form, adult, standing on sandy beach, Queensland, Australia, November

Eastern Reef Heron (Egretta sacra) dark form, adult, close-up of head and neck, Queensland, Australia, November

Malayan Night-heron (Gorsachius melanolophus) immature, with wet plumage after rainfall, walking on short grass, Taiwan, April

Boat-billed Heron (Cochlearius cochlearius) adult, standing on branch over water in mangrove swamp, Costa Rica, April

Great White Egret (Ardea alba melanorhynchos) adult, non-breeding plumage, in flight over water, Chobe N. P
Great White Egret (Ardea alba melanorhynchos) adult, non-breeding plumage, in flight over water, Chobe N.P. Botswana, June

Black heron, Egretta ardesiaca hunting in water

South Africa, Goliath Heron standing in the shallow waters of a watering hole, surrounded by dead tree trunks and branches

Purple heron, Ardea purpurea, taking off

USA, Massachusetts, Boston, Back Bay Fens, Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias), in marsh area of Muddy River, with reflection of long-legged wader standing in shallow water

Nelumbo lutea, American lotus & Dionaea muscipula, venus fly

Ardea purpurea, purple heron
Plate 21 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Ixobrychus minutus, little bittern
Plate 29 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Ardea sp. Heron
Ff. 112. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Ardea cocoi and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Nycticorax caledonicus, rufous night heron
Ff. 111. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Ardea ferruginea and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Egretta sacra, Pacific reef egret
Ff. 114. Watercolour painting by George Forster (1773) annotated Ardea jugularis and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Ardeola ralloides, squacco heron
Plate 25 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Bubulcus ibis, cattle egret
Plate 24 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Ardea cinerea, grey heron
Ff. 113. Pencil drawing by George Forster annotated Ardea cocoi and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Botaurus stellaris, Eurasian bittern

Egretta thula, snowy egret
Plate 242 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Egretta rufescens, reddish egret
Plate 256 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Egretta tricolor, tricolored heron
Plate 217 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Butorides virescens, green heron
Plate 80, hand coloured etching from Mark Catesbys The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands... Vol. 1. (1731-43)

Ixobrychus minututs, little bittern, Botaurus stellaris, Eur
Plate 275, hand coloured copperplate etching from George Edwards The Gleanings of Natural History, Vol. 2 (1760)

Nycticorax nycticorax, black-crowned night heron
Plate 236 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Ardeola grayli, indian pond heron
Indian pond heron egg specimens

Erodium hymenodes, herons bill
Drawing by Arthur Harry Church, 1908. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Botaurus stellaris, great bittern
Specimen of a great bittern (Botaurus stellaris) from the Natural History Museum at Tring

Ardea alba, great egret
Plate 386 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Egretta caerulea, little blue heron
Plate 307 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Botaurus lentiginosus, American bittern
Plate 337 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Bare-throated Tiger Heron (Tigrisoma mexicanum) holding a freshly caught fish in its beak on the riverbank of the Rio Sirena. Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

Pied Heron (Ardea picata) immature, wading amongst vegetation in billabong, Western Australia, Australia

Fasciated Tiger-heron (Tigrisoma fasciatum) adult, standing on rock in river, Costa Rica, february

Snowy Egret - feeding in lagoon at sunset, California
ROG-14165 Snowy Egret - feeding in lagoon at sunset California, USA Egretta thula Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Great Blue Heron - close up of head. Occurs throughout USA, extending into Canada. Sarasota, Florida, USA
ASW-4692 Great Blue Heron - close up of head. Occurs throughout USA, extending into Canada. Sarasota, Florida, USA. Ardea herodias Alan J. S

Tri-coloured Heron in breeding plumage. Common inhabitant of salt marshes and mangrove swamps of east
ASW-4457 Tri-coloured Heron in breeding plumage Weston, Florida, USA. Egretta tricolor Alan J. S. Weaving Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Yellow-crowned Night-Heron in breeding plumage. Searching for crabs in hotel grounds
ASW-4459 Yellow-crowned Night-Heron in breeding plumage Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas. Nyctanassa violacea Alan J. S. Weaving Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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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.