noun
- plural of heron; large wading birds with long legs, long necks, and long pointed bills
Examples
- Several herons stood motionless in the shallow water.
- The herons nested in the tall trees near the marsh.
- We watched the herons fishing at dawn.
- Great blue herons are common in this wetland area.
- The herons flew gracefully over the lake.
- A group of herons gathered at the water’s edge.