Description:
Solitary black and white heron in profile with wings out-stretched

Label Text:
The Great Blue Heron has been depicted throughout the history of art and has a colorful iconography of favorable character associated with it. At different times it has symbolized loyalty, virtuous life, order and good works. These positive associations derive from the bird's legendary habits of guardianship and protection.

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