white-faced heron (egretta novaehollandiae) is a living study in economy of motion.

… as whilst other birds flit and chatter, the heron finds permanence in the pause. It reminds us that insight doesn't always come from the chase; sometimes, it comes from standing perfectly still in the mud until the right moment presents itself.

Embroidered patch of a brown and beige rose with a small bird in the center, surrounded by green leaves.

.. aerodynamics of a fighter jet, diet of a pond enthusiast. High-speed grace meets low-speed snack search.. heron on the hunt - link here

Colorful embroidered patch featuring a dove inside a circle, surrounded by a rose design with green leaves.
A heron in flight with wings spread, flying near trees and a wooden railing.
A heron standing on the ground near a pond, surrounded by green plants and bushes.
Australian white ibis (Threskiornis molucca).
Egret, by the beach
Heron waiting for fish
A heron stood on a wooden surface with a background of lush green foliage.
Heron on boat's anchor rope
A grey heron standing at the edge of a shallow stream with its beak pointed forward, on a mossy and leafy bank.
Striated Heron (Butorides striata),
White-faced Heron (Egretta novaehollandiae)
nankeen night heron (Nycticorax caledonicus)

White Ibis (Threskiornis molucca) in flight

Embroidery patch of a dove inside a circle, surrounded by a beige rose with green leaves.

Whilst Herons and Egrets are like siblings (they are in the same family), the Ibis is like a cousin (it is in a different family, but the same general group)