Ardeidae Collection (page 8)

Reef Heron Matuku Moana, White Heron Kotuku
Reef Heron Matuku Moana, Egretta sacra sacra. White Heron Kotuku, Ardea modesta. Artwork by JG Keulemans from Sir Walter Lawry Bullers A History of the Birds of New Zealand, Vol.3 Plate 37 Date: 1888

USA, Wyoming, Sublette County, a juvenile Great Blue Heron forages for food in a
Usa, Wyoming, Sublette County, a juvenile Great Blue Heron forages for food in a calm pond with full reflection

USA, California, Salton Sea. Egret on a pole at Salton Sea

Black-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) in the Danube Delta, a UNESCO world heritage and Ramsar site. Pair sitting on branches of a willow tree. Europe, Romania

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Great Egret resting on marsh Galicia Spain. Date:

Snowy Egret (Egretta thula), with white plumage, black bill and yellow feet, side view

Illustration of three Herons in flight

Illlustration of a heron

Egret in mangroves, Playa Pesquero, Holguin Province, Cuba, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Great Egret (Egretta alba), Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

White-faced heron (Egretta novaehollandiae), Australia

Eurasian Bittern or Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) in the snow, with reflection in the water

Grey Heron -Ardea cinerea- on the beach of a Maldivian island, Kurendhoo Island, Lhaviyani Atoll, Maldives

Grey Heron -Ardea cinerea- in flight with nesting material in beak

Little Egret -Egretta garzetta- standing amonst water plants at a stretch of water, Camargue, France, Europe

Grey Heron -Ardea cinerea- with prey, a stickleback, Strohauser Plate, Wesermarsch district, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Grey Heron -Ardea cinerea-, portrait, Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Black-headed heron -Ardea melanocephala- at Addo Elephant Park, South Africa

Grey Heron -Ardea cinerea- with prey, fish, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Great Egret -Casmerodius albus-, flushing out small fish, Rottenschwil, Switzerland, Europe

Great Egret -Casmerodius albus- in flight, Rottenschwil, Switzerland, Europe

Grey Heron -Ardea cinerea- sitting on a branch, Stuttgart, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Grey Heron -Ardea cinerea- on meadow in front of reeds, Stuttgart, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Cattle Egret -Bubulcus ibis coromandus-, Queensland, Australia

Pied Heron -Egretta Picata-, Queensland, Australia

Grey Heron -Ardea cinerea-, portrait, captive

Fighting Grey Herons -Ardea cinerea-, Stuttgart, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Grey Heron -Ardea cinerea- in flight, Stuttgart, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Little Egret -Egretta garzetta-, foraging, Lake Kerkini, Greece, Europe

Night Heron -Nycticorax nycticorax-, Lake Kerkini, Greece, Europe

Squacco Heron -Ardeola ralloides-, foraging, Lake Kerkini, Greece, Europe

Grey Heron -Ardea cinerea-, in flight in the morning light, silhouette, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Grey Heron -Ardea cinerea-, Stuttgart, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Blue Wildebeest -Connochaetes taurinus- with a Cattle Egret -Bubulcus ibis- on its back drinking at the waterhole of Chudop, Etosha National Park, Namibia

Great Egret -Ardea alba- with outstretched wings, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Great Egret -Ardea alba-, Hesse, Germany

Great Egret -Ardea alba-, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Great Egret -Ardea alba- in flight, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Great Egret -Ardea alba-, taking off, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Great Egret -Ardea alba-, landing, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Black-crowned Night Heron -Nycticorax nycticorax-, Keoladeo National Park, Rajasthan, India

Yellow-crowned Night Heron -Nyctanassa violacea, Nycticorax violaceus- Isla Espanola, Galapagos Islands

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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.