Something stalks the neighborhood in my mountains. Slowly and silently it creeps along the banks of the rivers and streams. It sharp eyes detect the slightest movement just below the water’s surface. It strikes like lightning and it’s prey has little chance of escaping the razor sharp beak.
The Great Blue Herons are one of my favorite birds. I have never seen a native species that reminded me more of a dinosaur. The one pictured here was close to three feet tall. The long serpentine neck, wide wingspan and habit of trailing it’s lags as it flies really makes one think that they’ve crossed into the distant past. This one also seems to have a sense of humor. It likes to lurk around just below the bridges in my neighborhood and spring up out of creek when you least expect it. If I didn’t know better I’d swear it laughs as it flies away. I haven’t been able to spot the nest yet but I do occasionally hear it’s grunting calls coming from the thick bush. They’re truly one of the more amazing sights in my wild wonderful West Virginia and hope you get to see one if you’re ever traveling close to the water. And, if you happen to hear a snicker it’s probably the one that likes to startle me.
That’s an elegant bird type! Looks like me eh? I mean common we’re both humorous and love to laugh! π₯ π lol!
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I picture you as an elegant lady.
I also imagine that you’re a prankster as well π
Have a blessed day!
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π₯ ahahahaaaaa!!!!!!! I’m literally cracking up!!!!
Thanks my brother! Haha!!! You too.
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I find herons to be inspirational.
There are only a few other animals that will demonstrate such immeasurable patience for you.
Life needs patience.
Something often lacking from the modern world of man.
Seek peace,
Paz
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Absolutely true! That’s probably why they let me get so close before they fly.
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Aaaaah… why are animals so cute and funny? βΊοΈβΊοΈβΊοΈβΊοΈ Cheeky Heron.
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Cheeky indeed! π
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