Jordan Lake. On rare occasions I see a snowy egret at the lake. These brilliantly white birds breed in our mostly coastal areas and visit inland in small numbers. Note the very yellow “gloves” on its feet which are a great field identification.
Jordan Lake. Today I was out with Captain Doug and friends and we came across Mom Kate from First Nest. Seeing her pant really brought home just how hot and humid it has been. Birds do not have sweat glands so they keep cool by perching in the shade, panting and hunting food in the early morning and late afternoon.
Jordan Lake. I got to the lake right after a thunderstorm had rained hard. Bald eagles hate to get wet. This is mom Godiva straightening out her tail feathers after being thoroughly soaked.
Jordan Lake. Watching the sunrise this morning. Take care, be safe. Stay cool!
Jordan Lake. You got to the middle of the week, Wednesday, and then all of a sudden you find yourself off-kilter. I mean, just because the other great blue heron thinks that’s his section of the shore doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t be able to at least fly by without getting in trouble!
Jordan Lake. The immature great blue heron found an easy source of fish this morning. Watch as he raids the absent fisherman’s bait fish supply. I’ve seen more than one young heron do this same theft through the years! Always fun to watch … until the fisherman returns and off goes the well-stuffed heron.
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