Meet Ed, the neighborhood Egret.. I believe he lost his mate a few years ago...The first time I saw him he was landing in my neighbors yard and came down like a helicopter.
They use to walk the neighborhood together, but now he is alone.. I have not seen him since last summer, and I am so happy he has come back for a visit.
A few days ago I walked out my back door and there he was in my neighbors yard once again..
I think he likes it there.
I walked very quietly to get as close as I could. He did not seem to mind the company.
This is about as close as I could get.. I think he grew tired of me..
As you can see he walked away... Can you see him under the tree? Right next to the trunk.
Well, that's it for now... I am spending as much time out in the garden as possible before the real heat hits.
I hope you are all enjoying the spring weather, and thank you for always taking time to wander over for a visit.. Your kind comments are always a treat.
blessings,
Penny
Beautiful bird...and smart, too! He knows the best places to hang out. Love photos and lovely music, thank you so much! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Linda,
DeleteI am so happy you enjoyed.
Wishing you a beautiful weekend
Dear Penny,
ReplyDeleteWow, an egret! We have Great Blue Herons that fly over our yard every once in a while (and give us a start!), but I've never been that close to an egret before. I do hope he can find a new mate, the poor lonely fellow.
Thank you for the kind remarks about our music video; it's very encouraging for us. :)
Love,
Marqueta
Marqueta,
DeleteI would love to see a Blue Heron.
I really enjoyed your music video!
I so enjoyed to seeing your tall elegant friend Ed!! But I hope he won't spend all of his days as a bachelor!!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that you are enjoying outdoors in you lovely garden! :-)
I finally got a good start in mine, but can you believe that it snowed here this morning? It was windy chilly, but it allowed me to catch up indoors ;-)
Sending warmth, many blessings and love, Linnie
Hi Linnie,
DeleteI am so happy you enjoyed!
Dear Penny,
ReplyDeletewonderful pictures! I sometimes see them in the meadows, but i never saw one so close!
Thank you for sharing!
Wishing you a beautiful weekend,
Love and hugs,
Claudia
Claudia,
DeleteI had never seen one up close till me moved out here. They really are a sight to see in person.
Oh, what a Gentleman he is. Grand and noble. Looks just like right out of book of old fairytales and myths.
ReplyDeleteFelting a being like this, do you think, this would be possible? No, I don´t think so. He is so slender...
Well, Penny, so next time in your garden: Fishes in a pond :))), hahaha
Happy hugs to you from Méa
Hi Mea,
DeleteIt would be a challenge, but possible.
Thank you so much for visiting.
Hi Penny! I'venjoyed to see your photos, thank you for sharing these precious moments with us :D! In RL I've never seen so close an egret, but I know that these birds and their famous feathers are beautiful and so elegant to see :D!
ReplyDeleteBlessings. Have a lovely weekend.
Hugs, Ilona
Ilona,
DeleteI was quite surprised that he did not take off when I walked up to the gate to get a little closer.
wow what a beauty,xx Rachel
ReplyDeleteHi Rachel,
DeleteIs he something or what! Thank you for wandering over.
WELL GOOD MORNING, Mr. Ed! You have cousins that live near me; they are so solitary and lovely, and enjoy their favorite pond just up the road a piece.
ReplyDeleteLovely music to accompany Ed's pace..slow, calculated, in praise of the morning that never ends. Oh Penny, I am bursting with joy as I hear your music and see your garden, with OTIS the rabbit here at my side at my computer. Thank you for the little wee things that speak loudly of your dedication of friendship. BACK LATER!!!!!!!
Merci, my dear friend.. I am so happy you are enjoying Otis.
Deletebisous!
He's such a handsome bird, Penny. I hope he finds another soul-mate ;)
ReplyDeleteKathryn xx
Hi Kathryn,
DeleteHe is handsome isn't he... I believe they mate for life..
Good morning dear friends.
ReplyDeleteI thought you might enjoy... I just think they are such magnificent birds.. Thank you for visiting and have a wonderful day.
Oh Penny I feel sorry for him, they mate for life don't they? Egret's make me smile, graceful, yet cartoon like.
ReplyDeleteMy brother is Florida has many different Herons in Palm Beach county and I enjoy watching them.
Enjoy your gardening and the beautiful weather. Happy weekend sweet friend.
xoxo,
Vera
Hi Vera,
DeleteYes, I believe the do mate for life...
Wishing you an enjoyable weekend dear friend
We all return to our favorite places. So happy you have him back in the neighborhood.
ReplyDeletexo,
Lin
Hi Lin,
DeleteThank you for visiting.. Yes, I am happy he returned.
Penny,
ReplyDeleteThe egret fascinates me. I can't believe your saw him in your neighbor's yard, they usually hang out where there is water. They are so graceful and lovely, don't you think? This one looks like the Great Egret, cousin to the Snowy Egret. Thank you for showing us this neighborhood fellow.
love, ~Sheri
ps Yes, the first two pictures are of my house. When we bought it, it was just being built, and I was lucky to find a one story (they don't make them as much any more). Thank you for your sweet comments. They always make me smile.
Sheri,
ReplyDeleteCanyon Lake is right up the road.. I am sure that is where he spends most of his time.. I really don't know why he enjoys walking around the neighborhood, but glad he does.
I love your home!
that is a wonderful visitor.
ReplyDeletewe have sandhill cranes, a pair and they come back every spring and usually have babies, sometimes they come back with a youngster. so fun to hear them call.
Tammie, I would love to see the babies... Have you ever photographed them?
DeleteDon't you just love it when a wild creature comes to visit??
ReplyDeleteI love Ed!! He really look at home. He is such a beautiful bird..I hope he can find another love..I would hate to see him alone.
Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. You are a real friend.. My blog has suffered lately and I really must get back to posting more often.
Well I will be back to visit your blog..I love your posts!!
XOXO
Dessa Rae
Oh my goodness, Penny....you have to check out my Saturday post.....looks like we have visitors that are cousins!!!
ReplyDeleteI just had to come back this sweet Saturday morning to see ED. How ya doin', Ed? I love your lumbering pace, so perfect for observation of the garden.
ReplyDeleteBIG HUGS to you dearest Penny!
Ed is astonishing. What a gift to have him visit your neighborhood and to grace you with his elegance, peace and beauty. He couldn't have found anyone who would appreciate it more than you do, Penny.
ReplyDeleteEd is a graceful and wondrous fellow!So sad he lost his mate and now wanders the world alone. What a treat to have him visiting your neighborhood from time to time. We have a blue crane that sometimes alights in our creek, but he is very shy and doesn't hang around for long.
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