"Remember the quiet wonders.
The world has more need of them
than it has for warriors."
Charles de Lint
Good morning fellow Saturday Critter friends.
For as long as I've been going to Centennial Lakes in Edina, Minnesota on every visit I've been privileged to observe this one lovely lone white bird. Seriously.
In all the excitement of capturing him again, (not to mention finding a baby turtle underfoot and caught in a dangerous situation) I finally asked the art exhibitor that was watching me shoot pictures, "Do you know this bird's story?" grinning he replied, "Oh he's just the resident bird here."
Just? Really?!
So, evidently other folks have been just as curious and a pressing bird identification ensued!
Isn't it marvelous when a community comes storming to the rescue over one stunning bird?
Another cool shot.
I'm excited to reveal the one and only Great Egret, resident of Centennial Lakes here.
It just goes to show that sometimes while you're occupied with one thing
It just goes to show that sometimes while you're occupied with one thing
waiting just around the corner is something else worth noticing.
"The few wonders of the world only exist
while there are those with the sight to see them."
Charles de Lint
while there are those with the sight to see them."
Charles de Lint
Be happy in all that you do this weekend, Enjoy.
14 comments:
Hello Karen, Wonderful post on the Great Egret. I hope it finds a mate and is not lonely. The egrets are always a treat to see, great shots. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Have a happy weekend!
egrets are to Florida as the common sparrow is to...everywhere. I have a flock of 'em stroll through my yard all the time. I love Florida
Fish eater for sure.
Have a great weekend.
So he's somewhat of a celebrity! And a handsome one at that!
The rusted bird sculptures were "egret" find also! (Sorry ,I couldn't help myself!)
Have a great day!
glad he or she hangs around! love the great egrets. but i really love the line-up of shovel-critters, too.
Great photos Karen, an elegant egret and so glad she was such a great poser. You captured her beautifully. The quotes are perfect also.
I love your sweet shots. Thanks for introducing me to de Lint! You will see quotes by him at my place too, Karen :-)
ALOHA
ComfortSpiral
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Look like there was a lot of wind. Good shots.
Greetings,
Filip
Love Charles de Lint, and you have reminded me it is time to reread some of his works.
Love that Egret and his beautiful domain too. Thank you.
I wonder what that bird would say, if he could talk?
I like that statue!
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So by now you know it is a great Egret!! I see them here but they are not very common, I have to hunt for them. It is a beautiful bird and you captured it well!
What a beautiful bird! and what a privilege to have it in residence!
I love Charles de Lint too - fabulous quotes, Karen.
Oh, gosh, I love this...love that he stays there, and love what is just around the corner.
He's magnificent. I was going to suggest an egret - I posted a similar photo on the Gypsy awhile back and my bird friends who know far more than I about such things came up with that one. Hey, you could call it Joe -- still handsome.
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