Great Blue Heron Colouring Fun

Meet this patient Great Blue Heron, a tall wetland bird with a long S-shaped neck, spear-like bill, elegant head plumes and legs made for wading. Herons can stand very still beside ponds and marshes while watching the water, then step carefully between reeds and lily pads. Children can colour the broad wings and back blue-grey, slate or soft lavender-grey, leaving parts of the head and neck white or pale cream. Add a bold black stripe above the eye, warm rusty brown on the shoulders, golden yellow or orange on the long bill, and grey, olive or brown on the legs. Colour the cattails chocolate brown with green stems, make the lily pads bright or deep green, and use light blues for the water ripples and sky. Try long smooth strokes on the neck, shorter layered strokes on the wing feathers, and keep the little eye sparkle white for a lively finish.

◫ A4 size✎ Bold outlines♡ Ages 3–8

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Make it an activity

Choose a favourite colour palette
Add a simple background
Display the finished artwork

Grown-up note: Please supervise printing and choose age-appropriate art materials.