The Great Blue Heron

I love the Great Blue Heron- such a gorgeous bird and, at the same time, so prehistoric looking.

Have a safe and fun filled family weekend!

Ballet or Battle?

What do you think?

I guess it's all in your perspective!

Egrets, Egrets Everywhere

The pond is filled with lots of water birds lately! This post features the elegant egrets-

Woody Wood Duck

I just love the looks of Wood Ducks.

They look painted to me.

This couple showed up only a few weeks ago.

I had never seen Wood Ducks live and up close before.

They might be my new favorites.

And Tucker? He keeps chasing those squirrels.

Backyard Beauties

I've recently made the birdbath more accessible to my feathered friends. The original was too deep so I used it as a planter and made a shallow bath for the birds. They love it! Even though they won't stay in long enough for me to remember to go get my camera. Sheesh.

I did get a few shots of some cardinals...

And a grackle stopped by for a drink...

And I caught two mourning doves up in the neighbor's tree...

I've put some new feeders out now. So I'll be sitting outside. Waiting for visitors to fly in and check them out. And, if I'm really lucky, catch someone in the new birdbath!

Mr. Mallard Takes a Bath

It's been rainy here this weekend- a little bit anyway. Any amount is much needed! Of course, a little rain is no excuse not to take a walk. So we did.

On Saturday, we caught Mr. Mallard having his bath--

I don't think he minded us being there though...not much anyway...

One of the things I always loved about the ponds--besides the birds---was the way the trees reflected in them. They were particularly lovely in autumn. Now, we see the reflection of monsters...

Wait! Tucker sees something? Another monster?!

Hardly!

Saturday at the Pond

On Saturdays, we just walk--no running. So, I take the camera. And Tucker helps me look for birds...

Today, the Osprey was looking a little too intently at my little dog...

 But he decided to fly away...Whew!

Some dogs like to chase balls at the pond...

They are friends of Tucker's, but he doesn't dig all that ball chasin' and swimming...

No problem, these guys LOVE it!

Ah, it's a dog's life at the pond on Saturdays.