Herons were long-legged, long-necked, freshwater and coastal birds.
History
After Sir Dan had rebuilt Mechadeath and released Death's boat, Death informed Dan that he wouldn't be able to get through to the castle ruins because of the lava engulfing them. Al-Zalam proposed that they go to Dragon Island where they can obtain the fabled Dragon Armour. Death decided to wait for the pair upstream and made a comment which included the mention of possibly killing a heron.[1][1.1]
↑Death: "I'll take the boat upstream and wait for you by the ruins. Maybe point the icy finger of death at a heron, or something… I don't know. Sometimes this job lacks the creative spark." in Pools Of The Ancient Dead in MediEvil: Resurrection. Developed by SCEE Cambridge Studio. Published by Sony Computer Entertainment on September 1, 2005.