summary of night herons poem by judith wright
The poem 'Night Herons' speaks of the loss of the primitive life of Australia. Judith Wright brilliantly articulates the mixed feelings of excitement caused by the sudden appearance of the night herons. The night herons represent the primitive Australia. The poem is about a day after the rain where the street is illuminated with the gleam of yellow light. The herons suddenly show up and march majestically down the road. The poet personifies the windows as being flowered with the eyes of the excited children looking at the birds. The poem evokes a feeling of nostalgia subtly refers the past of the nation.
Ascension Night Heron was created in 2003.
Mauritius Night Heron was created in 1893.
Rodrigues Night Heron was created in 1874.
Japanese Night Heron was created in 1836.
Réunion Night Heron was created in 1907.
Bermuda Night Heron was created in 2006.
Niue Night Heron was created in 2000.
Bonin Nankeen Night Heron was created in 1839.
An American night heron is a species of small heron found in warm coastal regions in the Americas, Latin name Nyctanassa violacea.
Nightjar Black crowned Night Heron Malayan Night Heron
The bird is not a raven, but a heron. Black crowned night heron, found in marshes and swamps of the Americas.