In Egypt, the Heron is a Bringer of Light, while in Africa, the Heron communicates with the Gods (much like the Eagle of North America). The heron is an expert hunter/fisher, and often speaks of good fortune – true in North America and China. Heron is graceful in water (emotions) and air (thought), and this fluidity, grace and flexibility is the gift of Heron. There is often a solitude to Heron.