Mother Heron and Chicks Page

A caring mother great blue heron stands beside her fluffy chicks in a strong treetop nest. The tall parent and smaller babies make a warm family scene with clear size differences, simple branches and just a few leaves for an uncluttered page. Colour the mother blue-grey with a pale neck and golden beak, then give the chicks lighter grey, cream or playful pastel feathers. Begin with the large parent, use shorter softer strokes on each chick, and make every beak easy to see with yellow or orange. Finish the woven nest in warm browns and add gentle green leaves around their safe home.

◫ A4 size✎ Bold outlines♡ Ages 3–8

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