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$L 84-102cm (neck extended), WS 155-175cm.\nBreeds in colonies, or sometimes solitarily, in woodland with tall trees beside lakes and brackish sea-bays.\nWaits patiently, stock-still, for prey (mostly fish) on lakeshores and riversides, rests on one leg in shallow water, often at edge of reeds.\nMostly not migrating (resident/sedentary bird).\nNest a flat basket of sticks in tree crown.\n\nIn the Netherlands this is a common bird (also feeding/nestling) in Towns.$

Juvenile grey heron is perching on a meadow in spring in nature reserve, Germany

Grey heron flying low across an agricultural land in front of a huge huge wind farm

North Holland: single gray heron flying near a ditch.

Grey Heron standing motionlessly while hunting for voles on a meadow among sheep near the shores of the upper Zurich Lake (Obersee), St, Gallen, Switzerland

Striking image of a grey heron standing in shallow water that has just caught a fish and is gulping it, which is clearly visible in its sharp, orange beak. The water, reeds, aquatic plants and foliage create a serene, natural backdrop, highlighting the bird's elegant posture and focused gaze.

a gray heron is standing on a gate in a field and in the background the farmer is driving his tractor

Great egret or Great white egret (Ardea alba) sitting near a pond in the morning

$Kōraku-en (後楽園, Kōrakuen) is a Japanese garden located in Okayama, Okayama Prefecture. It is one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan. \nJapanese folklore sees the heron as divine, able to traverse across the three elements: earth, air and water; herons are often associated with wisdom and knowledge, as they are seen as observant creatures that wait patiently before taking action.$

$L70-90cm, WS 120-138cm.\nBreeds in colonies at extensive, shallow swampy lakes with reed beds.\nForages in swallow water in gaps among reeds and along rivers, or more in open in wet meadows.\nSummer visitor (mostly Apr-Oct), wintering in tropical Africa.\nFeeds on fish, frogs and insects.\nNests in reeds or trees.\n\nThis is not a very common Heron in the Netherlands, but can be seen in numbers in the described Habitats.$

Portrait of a gray heron. Bird in natural habitat. Ardea cinerea.

Springtime: single gray heron flies at height of railroad track.

A grey heron is depicted standing atop a lush grassy plain in a serene environment

Shkodra Lake Albania, MontenegroGrey heron in Shkodra Lake Albania, Montenegro

Grey heron full body view over lake water that reflects the green and yellow plans of the lakeshore. The bird shows its elegant posture.

large heron flying low across flat field taken at Ballykelly County Derry Northern Ireland

A great blue heron flying against a clear sky.

Two herons are resting on a green meadow

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