plural herons also heron
: any of various long-necked and long-legged wading birds (family Ardeidae) with a long tapering bill, large wings, and soft plumage
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Among the meadows and woods, be sure to keep an eye out for all sorts of fauna: Turkeys, deer, owls, herons, and foxes have been known to use Hawkskill as their stomping grounds.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
Domestic ducks and roof-nesting jackdaws head for the eaves and flap their wings,
and the heron’s sharp cry trails off on the waves.
—Aratus, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
Stretch your legs with a stroll along the Anhinga Trail, where herons and turtles gather at the water’s edge, or, if time allows, hop on an airboat tour to glide through the heart of the marshes and spot alligators in their natural habitat.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 24 May 2025
Rent a kayak or paddleboard and glide along the shore, watching for herons and turtles.
—West Virginia Tourism, AFAR Media, 15 May 2025
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
Domestic ducks and roof-nesting jackdaws head for the eaves and flap their wings,
and the heron’s sharp cry trails off on the waves.
—Aratus, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
Stretch your legs with a stroll along the Anhinga Trail, where herons and turtles gather at the water’s edge, or, if time allows, hop on an airboat tour to glide through the heart of the marshes and spot alligators in their natural habitat.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 24 May 2025
Rent a kayak or paddleboard and glide along the shore, watching for herons and turtles.
—West Virginia Tourism, AFAR Media, 15 May 2025
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heron
noun
her·on
ˈher-ən 
plural herons also heron
: any of various wading birds with a long neck, long legs, a long thin bill and large wings
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