The most beautiful animals are often found at the distant edges of the world. Herons are longlegged freshwater and coastal birds that can be spotted at the edge of the water line, biding their time for the next fish wandering too close to the surface.i,i3/4 Herons also have unique elongated bodies with pronounced, oversized beaks that are ideal for plucking fish from the water. Their feathers are soft and the plumage is usually blue, black, brown, grey or white, and can often be strikingly complex. Anyone who has been fishing in the marshland has seen these beautiful birds along the coastline that take flight as soon as you spot them. SOUTHERN MARSH EXPEDITION SERIES provides a fresh perspective on these regal birds and the marshlands they call home..
