Great Blue Heron Art Print by John James Audubon

An archival premium quality art print of the Great Blue Heron by John James Audubon for sale by Brandywine General Store. The artist painted this artwork for his ornithology book, The Birds of North America, published in the 19th century. This bird was the 211th plate or picture in the first Havell edition. A single male specimen of this large water bird is portrayed in the painting. The heron has his long bill hovering over the water like it is about to grab a fish or frog for dinner. Ardea Herodias - Mr Audubon said the following of the Great Blue Heron "The "Blue Crane" (by which name this species is generally known in the United States) is met with in every part of the Union. Although more abundant in the low lands of our Atlantic coast, it is not uncommon in the countries west of the Allegheny Mountains. I have found it in every State in which I have travelled, as well as in all our "Territories." It is well known from Louisiana to Maine, but seldom occurs farther east than Prince