This great blue heron youngster, from this year’s breeding season, has an expression that I have also seen on five-year-old humans. He seems to be saying “OK, I got here to this place. Not sure what this place is. Now, what am I supposed to do next?”
The immature great blue heron to the left is one of this year’s fledglings. The immature great blue heron to the right is probably from last year’s breeding cycle. All great blue herons are grumpy and very territorial. As you can see, the older youngster stands his place on the river’s edge and the younger bird eventually decides the better part of discretion is just to turn and walk off.
Dear viewers, could you help Doc Ellen? I had knee replacement surgery last Friday. I can’t get out and about for the next 4-6 weeks. I am already missing the lake. Would you mind sharing with me some of your photos that bring you joy and laughter? The photos don’t have to be of the lake, just need to be of your heart! Your sharing would ease my soul as I work towards healing. Thank you!
Doc Ellen has been profiled by writer Kimberly Gentry in Suburban Living serving Fuquay Varina. If you have a few minutes, please sit for a moment or two and read why Jordan Lake is now central to her journey.
https://fuquay-varina.suburbanlivingmag.com/doc-ellen-sees-life-through-a-special-lens/
Ospreys are one of the most daring fishers on the lake. This mama osprey actually dove in between the two walls of the dam’s tailrace to pick up a fish for her breakfast. I always catch my breath and hold it when I watch an osprey do this daring dive! I hope you enjoy the sequence. Jordan Lake, Moncure, NC, March, 2025
2025/03/14, 2:59AM, iPhone 15
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