Stork Collection (page 19)

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

White Storks -Ciconia ciconia- sitting on a nest, Muri, Switzerland, Europe

Welcoming scene of White Storks -Ciconia ciconia- on a nest, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Two white storks -Ciconia ciconia-, mating in the nest, Hesse, Germany

White Storks -Ciconia ciconia-, stork couple mating, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

White Stork -Ciconia ciconia- in flight with nesting material, Stuttgart, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

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

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

American White Ibis -Eudocimus albus-, Sirena, Corcovado National Park, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica, Central America

Black stork -Ciconia nigra-, Neuschoenau outdoor animal enclosure, Bavarian Forest, Bavaria, Germany, Europe, PublicGround

Two White Storks -Ciconia ciconia- welcoming each other to the nest, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Eurasian spoonbill -Platalea leucorodia-, Burgenland, Austria, Europe

White Stork -Ciconia ciconia-, portrait, Lake Kerkini, Greece, Europe

White Storks -Ciconia ciconia- with young at the nest, Allgaeu, Bavaria, 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

White Stork -Ciconia ciconia- approaching to land with nesting material, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

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

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

Two young White Storks -Ciconia ciconia- fighting over a feather in a nest, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Young White Storks -Ciconia ciconia- during flight training on a nest, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

White storks -Ciconia ciconia- on the nest, Warnsdorf, Ratekau, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

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

Marabou -Leptoptilos crumeniferus- Bwabwata National Park, Caprivi Strip, Namibia, Africa

Marabou -Leptoptilos crumeniferus-, Buffalo National Park, Caprivi Strip, Namibia, Africa

Painted Stork -Mycteria leucocephala-, Keoladeo National Park, Rajasthan, India

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

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

Grey Heron -Ardea cinerea-, on the shore of a pond in winter, Cologne, Rhineland, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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

Great Egret -casmerodius albus, Egretta alba- walking during snowfall, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Great Egret -Ardea alba- wading through water during snowfall, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Great Egret -Ardea alba- starting to fly, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Great Egret -Ardea alba- flying through falling snow, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Great Egret -Ardea alba-, in flight, Lower Saxony, Germany

Bittern -Botaurus stellaris- in the water, Neusiedler See - Seewinkel National Park, Burgenland, Austria

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"The Majestic Stork: A Symbol of Grace and Parenthood" In the vast Papyrus Swamplands of East and Central Africa, a remarkable creature known as the Shoebill stands tall. With its distinctive beak resembling an old-fashioned shoe, this bird captivates all who encounter it. Its presence has been immortalized in various forms, from captivating photographs to stunning illustrations. One such depiction can be found in Picture No. 10856402, where a Stork gracefully carries a precious bundle - a symbol of new life and hope. This image brings to mind the timeless connection between storks and babies, often portrayed in children's stories like Allers Jrnl or even on vintage Messageries Maritimes posters. But beyond folklore lies the true essence of these magnificent birds. Take for instance the Digital illustration of Marabou Stork with its pink gular sack; it showcases their unique features that set them apart from other wading birds. The Shoebill itself, also known as Balaeniceps rex or Shoe-Billed Stork, commands attention with its regal stature and enigmatic aura. Not limited to African landscapes alone, storks have made their mark across continents. In North Hesse, Germany, one can witness the ethereal flight of Great Egrets or Great White Herons against the backdrop of nature's beauty at dawn or dusk – truly a sight to behold. Venturing further into Brazil's rich avian diversity reveals another member of this majestic family: Jabiru mycteria or Jabiru storks soaring through vibrant skies during evening hours. Their full-length wingspan evokes awe as they navigate effortlessly through time and space. These incredible creatures have long captured our imagination; their significance extends beyond mere symbolism. As depicted by Arthur Rackham in his enchanting illustration for Aesop's fable "The Tortoise and the Hare, " storks embody grace, wisdom, and the importance of patience.