Heron Collection

Louisiana Heron, by John James Audubon
Louisiana Heron, Ardea Ludoviciana, by John James Audubon (1785-1851). A colour plate in The Birds of America: From Original Drawings. Date: 1827-1838

The Silence of the Snows, 1907. Creator: Joseph Farquharson
The Silence of the Snows, 1907. Winter scene with watermill. From " Modern Art Monographs"

The Gondo-liar by Leon Heron
A gondolier who, according to the pun in the title, is less than honest, reaches over his lady passenger as if to kiss her. A large moon hangs over the Venetian canal. Date: 1930

Grey heron, Germany
SM-2270 Grey heron Baden-Wrttemberg, Germany Ardea cinerea Stefan Meyers Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Nyctanassa violacea, yellow-crowned night heron
Plate 79, hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731-43) Vol. 1 by Mark Catesby

Grey heron (Ardea cinerea), Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga, South Africa, Africa

Oiseaux - birds
Variety of birds, including ostriches, pelicans, kiwi, heron and toucan. Date: 1930

Great Egret or Great White Heron -Ardea alba- in flight, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Ardea herodias, great blue heron
Plate 211 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

Great egret (Ardea alba) two fighting in flight, Lake Csaj, Kiskunsagi National Park, Pusztaszer, Hungary. January

AUDUBON: HERON, 1827. Louisiana Heron (Hydranassa tricolor). Colored engraving from John James Audubons The Birds of
AUDUBON: HERON, 1827. Louisiana Heron (Hydranassa tricolor). Colored engraving from John James Audubons " The Birds of America, " 1827

Couple under umbrella in the snow (crow and heron). Print shows a man and a woman standing in the snow beneath a snow-covered umbrella

AUDUBON: HERON. Great blue heron (Ardea herodias), from John James Audubons The Birds of America, 1827-1838

Great blue heron in the Florida Everglades
Great blue heron, Everglades National Park, Florida. Digital photograph

Grey Heron - flying with legs trailing - July - North Norfolk - UK
CK-4535 Grey Heron - flying with legs trailing July - North Norfolk - UK. Ardea cinerea Chris Knights Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) wading at night, reflected in water. Lincolnshire, UK, September

Great blue heron (Ardea herodias) taking off, with coastal landscape, Las Bachas, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

Picture No. 11806830
great blue heron, Maryland Date:

Grey Heron -Ardea cinerea-, in flight, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

REDDISH EGRET, or Purple Heron (Ardea rufescens): lithograph, 1858, after John James Audubon

Advert for Marshall & Snelgrove headdresses 1922
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Florida, Wakodahatchee. Great blue heron perches on a tree at sunrise in the wetlands. Credit as: Jim Zuckerman / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Heron Crossing sign at the Glendale Narrows on the Los Angeles River. The Narrows is one of the few places the river is not paved and is a home to many birds and wildlife. Los Angeles, California, USA

Grey Heron -Ardea cinerea-, in flight, Camargue, France, Europe

Picture No. 10893976
Grey Heron - in flight towards heronry with nest material (Ardea cinerea) Date:

Great blue heron, Adea herodias, Boundary Bay, British Columbia

Grey Heron - standing on stone bank with Tufty Duck in background - July - Rutland Water - Rutland - UK
CK-4532 Grey Heron - standing on stone bank with Tufty Duck in background July - Rutland Water - Rutland - UK Ardea cinerea Chris Knights Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Grey Heron - on post in misty dawn Hickling Broad Norfolk UK
FEU-207 Grey Heron on post in misty dawn Hickling Broad Norfolk UK Ardea cinerea Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Various birds on a sheet of Victorian scraps. Date: circa 1890s

The first prototype de Havilland DH114 Heron G-ALZL
The first prototype de Havilland DH114 Heron, G-ALZL

White heron and lotus. Print shows a white heron in the water next to a water lily plant and lotus flower. Date between 1890 and 1920

Great Blue Heron - pair at nest, Southern Florida, USA
CLA-449 Great Blue HERONS - pair at nest, Southern Florida, USA Ardea Herodius Mary Clay Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Boat-billed Heron. Adult. Nayarit Mexico in March
JZ-3597 Boat-billed Heron. Adult. Nayarit Mexico in March Cochlearius cochlearius Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Great blue heron (Ardea herodias) standing in water, Sanibel Island, J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Florida, United States of America, North America

Indian Pond Heron - Candolim, Goa, India
DH-4498 Indian Pond Heron Candolim, Goa, India. Ardeola grayii Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Grey Heron CK 3868 Immature Ardea cinerea © Chris Knights / ARDEA LONDON
CK-3868 Grey Heron - Immature Ardea cinerea Chris Knights Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Grey Heron Immature bird perched on floating log, preening. Cleveland. UK
ROY-153 Grey Heron - Immature bird perched on floating log, preening Cleveland. UK Ardea cinerea Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Great Blue Heron - In flight - South Venice, Florida, USA
JS-1465 Great Blue Heron - in flight South Venice, Florida, USA Ardea herodias John Swedberg Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Tricolored Heron - Louisiana - On nest with egg -Common inhabitant of salt marshes and mangrove swamps of the east
CAN-2937 Tricolored Heron - on nest with egg Louisiana, USA Egretta tricolor Common inhabitant of salt marshes and mangrove swamps of the east and gulf coasts

Squacco Heron. Perched on wooden post. Lake Baringo, Kenya. Africa
ROY-306 Squacco Heron - Perched on wooden post Lake Baringo, Kenya. Africa Ardeola ralloides Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

White-faced Heron A common species found right throughout Australia from the coast to ephemeral water far inland
DH-4017 White-faced Heron At a pool near Mt Barnett, Gibb River Road, Kimberley, Western Australia. Ardea novaehollandiae Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Pied Heron riding on Australian Pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus) Inhabits coastal wetlands
DH-3742 Pied Heron riding on Australian Pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus) Marlgu Billabong, Parry Lagoons, far northeast of Western Australia

Juvenile Tiger Heron, Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica, Central America

Chutes de la Lobe, Kribi, west coast, Cameroon, Africa

Grey Heron, Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Makadikadi Basin, Boteti River, Botswana, Africa

Touch down!
Sheila Xu

Fishing
Marco Pozzi

Plumage
Jon W Wallach

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"The Majestic Heron: A Symbol of Grace and Tranquility" From the serene painting "The Silence of the Snows, 1907" by Joseph Farquharson to John James Audubon's intricate illustrations in "Louisiana Heron, " the heron has captivated artists and nature enthusiasts alike. Found across different continents, this elegant bird holds a special place in various cultures. In Germany, the grey heron gracefully perches along riversides, its stoic presence blending seamlessly with the tranquil surroundings. Leon Heron's masterpiece "The Gondo-liar" depicts a heron amidst Venice's canals, showcasing its adaptability even in urban landscapes. Venturing into North America, we encounter Nyctanassa violacea - the yellow-crowned night heron. With its vibrant plumage and nocturnal habits, it adds an air of mystery to marshlands and wetlands. Meanwhile, Ardea cinerea or the grey heron stands tall as a symbol of patience and wisdom. Birdwatchers flock to witness breathtaking moments like that captured by Hesse-based photographers - a Great Egret soaring through North Hesse's skies. Its pure white feathers against blue horizons create an ethereal spectacle that leaves observers awe-inspired. John James Audubon immortalized these magnificent creatures in his renowned book "The Birds of America. " From Louisiana Herons to Great Blue Herons standing proudly amidst Florida Everglades' lush greenery – each illustration showcases their grandeur and importance within ecosystems. Even during harsh winters, when snow blankets everything around us, nature surprises us with unexpected encounters. As seen in "Couple under umbrella in the snow (crow and heron), " these two birds find solace together amid icy conditions – reminding us that companionship can bring warmth even on coldest days. Whether painted on canvas or observed through binoculars, these glimpses into their lives remind us of the heron's significance.