Heron Lily Pad Hunting Page

A patient great blue heron leans forward beside round lily pads, watching the water for a fish or tiny water creature. The bird's careful hunting pose, curved neck and pointed beak create a fun nature story, while a few pads and flowers keep the pond simple. Try blue-grey feathers, a pale neck and yellow beak, then colour the lily pads with several greens. Pink, purple, yellow or white will make the water lilies stand out. Colour the heron first, use light blue strokes around the pads without filling every white space, and finish with darker green edges so the round leaves remain easy to recognise.

◫ A4 size✎ Bold outlines♡ Ages 3–8

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Choose a favourite colour palette
Add a simple background
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Grown-up note: Please supervise printing and choose age-appropriate art materials.