Ardea's

Mr. Beck, 48 years old, will resign as a director of Ardea's board shortly after assuming his new roles.

Noted ... 2008

And like the knight in some old fairy tale, could not Ardea's new Soldier "live happily forever after"?

Bird Stories Robert J. [Illustrator] Sim

Because of his courage and because of the cause for which he died, I think, don't you, that Ardea's Soldier might well be called "Knight of the Snowy Heron."

Bird Stories Robert J. [Illustrator] Sim

And when her mate came out to her, in a white wedding-robe like her own, with its filmy cape of mist-fine plumes, Ardea's Soldier smiled gently, for he loved Heron Camp and shared, in his heart, the joys of their home-coming.

Bird Stories Robert J. [Illustrator] Sim

T. Mr.T. Gilbert Pearson, who has visited more egret colonies than any other person in the country, and who, in leading fights for their protection, has kept in very close touch with the egret situation, an expression of indebtedness and appreciation is due for his kindness in reading "Ardea's Soldier" while yet in manuscript, and for certain suggestions with reference to the story.

Bird Stories Robert J. [Illustrator] Sim

For danger did not come to Heron Camp without finding Ardea's Soldier at his post.

Bird Stories Robert J. [Illustrator] Sim

The Soldier believed in Ardea's right to life, believed in it so deeply that he stood alone before the Plume-Hunters and told them that, while he lived, the birds of his camp should also live.

Bird Stories Robert J. [Illustrator] Sim

Dragons though they were, Ardea's Soldier met them bravely.

Bird Stories Robert J. [Illustrator] Sim

No, the color of eggs does not need to match the color of feathers; and Ardea's eggs and those of her next-bush neighbor were so much like the beautiful blue ones of the little blue heron, that it would be very hard for you to tell one from the other.

Bird Stories Robert J. [Illustrator] Sim

At last the quiet brooding days came to an end, and four funny little herons wobbled about in Ardea's nest.

Bird Stories Robert J. [Illustrator] Sim