Sentences with phrase «heron on»

Working on a piece of acrylic gessoed hardboard with acrylic paints, and with his two references visible — the heron on his tablet and the phragmites on the main screen — he began by blocking in some directional lines to indicate the reeds.

When I'm done with this one, I'll get another as I'm very pleased with the quality, the price, the result from the oven and the heron on the front of the bag.

«I immediately knew what it was — a flight landing track — because I've seen many similar tracks made by egrets and herons on the sandy beaches of Georgia,» Martin says.

There are so many gorgeous clothes around at the moment with the herons on.

Watch for howler monkeys in the canopy above and iguanas and herons on the shoreline.

Crows on Pine and White Herons on Willow, 16th century (Momoyama period).

Not exact matches

I remember hearing once long ago that herons were considered good luck: when the aboriginals would head out on a fishing expedition, the sighting of a heron meant they were headed into success because they embodied patience and wisdom.

Executive Chef Steven Greene and his award - winning team at Herons, the hotel's five - star signature restaurant, are putting the finishing touches on a steady stream of epicurean events from Thanksgiving through New Year's, and ranging from an elegant Caviar + Champagne evening to fun - filled teas with Santa.

And it is a child's country, which is described by the water's soft, ambiguous edge, and it is bewildering to stand sentry there, unsuccessfully disguised as a heron, with your large white feet sticking out, to listen to (and wistfully try to recall) the wild laughter, the shrieks, the singular tuneless tunes children drone as they march in intent circles; and to watch them groping into their shadows for shells on the roily bottom or building improbable fortifications to keep the ocean where it belongs («What arc - you doing?»

They were familiar with the heron rookery, stopping frequently on the side of the road with binoculars.

The commissioners «decision was praised by citizens concerned about the environmental impact of the golf driving range on nearby Bakers Lake, a nesting spot for herons and waterfowl.

Wandering through pine forest on old carriage roads and deer paths, you may encounter a roosting great horned owl or a wading heron at the marsh edge.

On a walk earlier this week along the River Walk, we saw ducks and ducklings, a heron, squirrels, chipmunks and a raccoon.

«The model developed by Calle et al. makes a significant contribution to our understanding of the factors that drive the abundance of herons and egrets in tidal areas,» according to John Brzorad of Lenoir - Rhyne University, an expert on egret ecology.

Based on an original plein - air painting, our silk pillow cover depicts freshwater herons in their natural habitat.

My favorite birds on our lake are the blue herons, sandhill cranes and we have a bald eagle.

Leafing through it, you can examine close - up color photographs and scientific descriptions of species ranging from sponges to herons, compare maps by early explorers to those made with the latest Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology, or reflect on the impact of military and industrial use of the bay on the local environment and culture.

I envied herons, goalposts, ladders leaning on walls.

There is a small, raised, grassy knoll which provides not only a great view of one of the most scenic seascapes on the island, but also a view to many Bald Eagles and Great Blue Herons that are known to frequently pass by.

After checking in at the Cooinda camping site, we drive to Yellow Water and take a stroll on the boardwalk, where we see herons, an ibis, a little frog, a stork and two ospreys on their nest.

What many people don't realize is the abundance of nesting birds on the island, including California and Western Gulls, three species of cormorant, and Black - crowned Night Herons.

Here on a small stretch of protected land, the former owners of a nearby mansion had planted a grove of eucalyptus trees, which is now the Heron and Cormorant Rookery, a nesting ground for hundreds of great blue herons and great and snowy egrets.

Scan the skies and waters for herons and egrets (there is a lively rookery along the shoreline, near the Museum of Natural History in Morro Bay State Park), as well as a huge number of migratory waterfowl and peregrine falcons (a pair often nests on Morro Rock).

Later, explore the canals of Tortuguero National Park in small boats, on the lookout for howler, spider and capuchin monkeys, and caiman, as well as ibis, tiger herons, curassow, and other bird species.

On arrival to Petulu, you'll notice signs to a covered viewing platform where you can buy snacks and drinks while you wait for the flock of herons.

Poorly planned nearby developments have been proposed throughout the last 18 years that could have resulted in deleterious impacts on the herons and other important features of the site.

Float on the Corobicí River through the tropical dry forest, keeping eyes peeled for otters, crocodiles, monkeys, and large birds like storks, herons, and roseate spoonbills.

Great blue herons and kingfishers regularly feed on the trout placed in the pond for that purpose.

Guided canoes up the Umgeni River to sight the giant heron, explore the upper reaches of the mangrove swamps and the river's two islands on which even further seabirds roost is one of the highlights.

There is a large heron, the Great Blue Heron, Ardea herodias, that resides on Ambergris Caye.

A few great blue herons and black - crowned night herons also nest in the area and can be found on Ambergris at all times of the year.

Sitting on your porch at Colinda Cabanas you can regularly spot; Night Herons, Great White Herons, Kingfishers, Frigate Birds, Grackles, Bananaquits and Hummingbirds.

Most live prey are quite a bit smaller than the eagle, but predatory attacks on large birds such as the great blue heron and even swans have been recorded.

Disembark on Santiago and be greeted by fresh lava flows veining the waters of Sullivan Bay, as penguins and herons waddle across the cooled volcanic rock in search of fish.

A unique aspect of their pottery is the focus on the native environment... the plants, geology, and wildlife that are reflected in the themes and materials used in their work, like the heron urns, leaf imprint pots and landscape triptychs.

There is also a pair of 3 ′ tall tiger herons resting on the property, white tailed hawks, frigate birds, pelicans, paroquetts and more are frequently spotted in the villa compound.

Bird Watching — Numerous species, from pelicans to herons, can be observed along the coast and on the lagoons.

There are 150 + bird species on the island, including herons, ibis, white egrets, roseate spoonbills, pelicans, sea swallows and bright pink flamingos.

Have lunch on the shores of Lake Izabal — Guatemala's largest lake — then take a local boat through the limestone canyon of Río Dulce, where monkeys, herons, and toucans can be spotted.

Scan the skies and waters for herons and egrets (there's a lively rookery along the shoreline, near the natural history museum at Morro Bay State Park), as well as a huge number of migratory waterfowl and peregrine falcons (a pair often nests on Morro Rock).

On any given day, you will see parrots, kingfishers, pelicans, herons, hummingbirds, falcons, and magpie jays flying around our beautiful town, if only to name a few.

Pelicans, frigate birds, great herons, and cormorants compete for handouts from a fisherman and his wife on Playa Principal as the sun rises over Zihuatanejo Bay.

Knysna Herons is a 3 - star guest house situated on the exquisite Garden Route in the Western Cape, with its stunning natural beauty.

Algarve beaches have plenty of sun and the turquoise sea, and birdwatchers sit patiently on the wetlands of the Ria Formosa Natural Park to spot egrets and purple heron.

On the beach you may see pelicans, spoonbills or herons.

Because most islands on the Barrier Reef are not yet developed, there is abundant bird life, including egrets, herons, roseate spoonbills, flamingos, pelicans, cormorants and frigate birds.

More than 60 species of birds have been identified on the Turneffe Atoll with the following seen commonly: snowy egret, little blue heron, great blue heron, tricolored heron, yellow - crowned night heron, clapper rail, mangrove swallow, brown pelican, magnificent frigatebird, double - crested cormorant, osprey, mangrove warbler, great tailed grackle, golden fronted woodpecker, tropical mockingbird, cinnamon hummingbird, green breasted mango, hooded oriole, white crowned pigeon and royal tern.

Highlight: The laughing gulls after which the isle is named have moved on, but herons, blackbirds and pelicans can often be seen.

Johnny Daniels (American, 20th Century) Herons at Sunset / A Florida Landscape Incised signature «J. Daniels» l.r. Oil on artist board, 23 3/4 x 35 in.

The watercolors of herons here generated the paintings that form one of the best moments in the Polke retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art, opening on Saturday.