Though the temps were below 40º, there was no wind and despite the clouds, no rain. A good morning for a walk around Wilde Lake as seen here from our 11th floor apartment on an icy morning (not today).
On the dam were two birds with long legs. From a distance I saw them tangle with each other and one chose to land away from the one there first.
I frequently see heron fly past our windows with their long legs trailing.
I was confuse.d at first whether these were great blues, but after checking the bird books they were. One was in a crouch making it look more compact.
At the opposite end of the lake herons perch on little manmade islands.
There is a heron rookery in the other direction. I'll have to visit that again this spring.
5 comments:
The cold really comes through those beautiful photographs! I am rather fond of herons, especially when they stand around looking as though they are hunched down into their coat collar, hands in their pockets. I hope your weather warms up soon.
...herons are alway a wonderful sight.
Poor birds! It sure looks cold. I love herons, but that is probably because I don't have a pond. Great photos. Thanks for sharing and stay warm.
Heron in the Uk start nesting in February an I wonder is it the same with you?Lovely shots.
I must say, you guys are really being hit by cold weather and snow this year.
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