He was calculating using counting rods.

The bird was perched on the perch and singing a song.

The heron was standing quietly at the edge of the pond.

He performed Misogi, an ancient Shinto ritual.

Misogi-san is my best friend.

This old clothing is something I inherited from my grandfather.

I saw an egret in the park.

I saw a Pacific reef heron in the park.

I saw a grey heron in the park.

I saw a black-crowned night heron in the park.