Attitude (heraldry) - Attitudes of Birds - Vigilant

A stork, crane or the like standing on one leg may be called vigilant or in its vigilance (e.g. Waverley Borough Council's 'Crane in its vigilance').

  • Eagle displayed, wings elevated

  • Phoenix rising, wings displayed and elevated

  • Dove volant (wings addorsed and elevated)

  • Stork vigilant

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