Ciconiiformes Collection (page 4)

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

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

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

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

Grey Heron -Ardea cinerea-, in flight, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

White Stork -Ciconia ciconia-, Extremadura, Spain

White Stork -Ciconia ciconia- feeding on prey, Burgenland, Austria

White Stork -Ciconia ciconia-, Burgenland, Austria

White Stork -Ciconia ciconia-, settlement at the back, Seewinkel, Burgenland, Austria

White Stork -Ciconia ciconia- standing in a field, Burgenland, Austria

White Stork -Ciconia ciconia- in a field, Burgenland, Austria

White Stork -Ciconia ciconia- standing on a meadow, Burgenland, Austria

White Stork -Ciconia ciconia- on a meadow, Burgenland, Austria

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"Ciconiiformes: Majestic Birds of the World in Flight and Nesting" Witness the grace and elegance of the Ciconiiformes, a diverse order of birds that captivate with their aerial prowess and nesting habits. In North Hesse, Germany, a Great Egret or Great White Heron -Ardea alba- soars through the sky, its wings outstretched against a backdrop of picturesque landscapes. Across Europe, from Camargue in France to North Hesse in Germany, the Grey Heron -Ardea cinerea- takes flight. Its slender form glides effortlessly through the air as it searches for its next meal. In Faro, Algarve, atop Faro Cathedral nestles a colony of White Storks (Ciconia ciconia), their nests perched high above earthly concerns. These magnificent creatures symbolize hope and fertility as they build their homes on sacred grounds. Venturing further south to Paulet Island in Antarctic Peninsula reveals an Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis Adeliae) diligently constructing its nest. Against harsh icy winds and freezing temperatures, this resilient bird showcases unwavering determination. Closer to home in British Columbia's Boundary Bay stands the regal figure of a Great Blue Heron (Adea herodias). With patience unparalleled, it waits silently for prey beneath tranquil waters before striking with lightning speed. Traveling eastward to Rajasthan's Keoladeo National Park unveils the Black-necked Stork -Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus-. This rare species graces India's wetlands with its distinctive appearance and graceful movements. Back in Europe again lies another emblematic bird – European white stork (Ciconia ciconia). Mating pairs create enchanting scenes at sunset on Knepp estate in Sussex while reaffirming nature's cycle of life and love.