I was able to pet this guy. He even let me pick him up and move him over into the sun for a better picture.
Of course, it helps when you are stuffed & mounted!
I have decided to take a brief hiatus from posting on this site in hopes of coming up with a fresh perspective. My typical bird-images have started to bore even me. I have been wintering in Florida but am leaving soon for the Wild West and expect to rekindle my creative passion and be back on track soon.
Thanks for your support!
Walkin’ two frisky pups might be a bit problematic but I’d take this job any day!
As far as I can tell, this American Bittern has only one leg. And judging by the look in his eye, he’s out for vengeance!
We often use the term “birdbrain” in a derogatory way, but I for one would love to know what’s going on in there.
If only I had students as rapt & eager to learn as this lil’ limpkin!
“Face the sun, salute the living, honor the miracle.”
- Henry Miller -
I assume this is a heron but truth is I can’t find a matching picture in my book.
For that matter, do birds know they have names?
Perhaps she is idly wondering where the years went but I sense a fierce determination to take life as it comes, no regrets.
Two leading ladies waiting for applause.
