Through My Lens..... "Pay Attention, Be Astonished, Tell About It" ~ Mary Oliver
Through My Lens..... "Pay Attention, Be Astonished, Tell About It" ~ Mary Oliver
This young Great Blue heron had it’s favourite fishing hole. Having caught many a fish here, and viewed by many passers by, it hadn’t developed a real fear of humans at this young age.
To sit still, watch it preen feathers, look for and catch fish and other creatures was a special gift.
After at least one week of daily rain, torrential at times, the birds seemed very disgruntled. Wet feathers and cooler than normal temperatures make courting, breeding and nesting just a little bit more difficult.
It truly is remarkable the weather conditions birds endure and remain successful at rearing offspring.
Climate change, habitat loss and destruction are major factors affecting decline in all bird and mammal populations.
November light illuminates this young Great Blue Heron as they fish in early morning.
A young Great Blue Heron has been fishing in the local pond for quite a while. It’s late November, cold temperatures and snow have descended upon us. The sweet light of November illuminates this fisherman on one of the last days before they moved to warmer weather.