grey heron
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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A grey heron seen flying despite a crossbow bolt injury has been put down after vets found part of its spine had been dislodged.
From BBC
The lagoon is an important stop for migratory birds, particularly the Cetti’s warbler, grey heron, eastern imperial eagle and the flamingo, who all lay their eggs in Küçükçekmece.
From The Guardian
Among them are the common crane, grey heron, greater flamingo, osprey, white stork, great white pelican and black kite.
From Nature
They used a drone for the first time to count grey heron nests this year and found 24 rather than the 16 of last year.
From The Guardian
Grey heron in delta-winged sunbathing posture.
From Scientific American
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