grey heron

British  

noun

1. a large European heron, Ardea cinerea, with grey wings and back and a long black drooping crest

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grey heron

"And now," she said, "you who know where my happiness lies will not forbid me from following it; for my heart is again with the grey heron."

From Moonshine & Clover by Housman, Laurence

"Rise," cried the grey heron, "we must rise!" and the Princess knew what was behind, and struggled with the whole strength of her wings for escape.

From Moonshine & Clover by Housman, Laurence

So they went with the Fairy down to the great pond, and there sat the Princess, with the grey heron against her heart.

From Moonshine & Clover by Housman, Laurence

So she stroked them softly with her wand, saying to each, "Human heart, and human form, come out of the grey heron!"

From Moonshine & Clover by Housman, Laurence

A grey heron perches on the lower boughs of the trees, and fishes in the ponds.

From Mark Seaworth by Kingston, William Henry Giles