Heron(e) minute gone the next

An unexpected heron at the Mill pond.
I am sorry because I zoomed in too close before he flew off after the 2 pictures I did take.
He has been around here since I have been back from southern, Ca. so I am going to try to be prepared next time I walk out that way. I do not think he is the one I have taken pics of in the winter. This guy seems to be a lot bigger!

 

  

P.S. I just would like to wish my friend Charlie a very Happy Birthday. It was him and his wife Cindy whom took us into their home earlier this month while we went down to so. Ca. for my Dad's funeral. 

That was sooo very nice of them to do that for us ya know? especially since they were not (are not) part of the family. But these guys were right there for us in our greatest time of need. I can not thank them enough. There really is nothing better in this life than true good friends!

Happy Birthday Charlie.

PEACE!!!

A heron on a gloomy day

Forcing myself to go out in this crappy weather, I was quite surprised when I walked up onto the Mill pond and saw my heron sitting on a stump. I only seem to see this guy in the winter, in rain and /or snow, so it was a pleasant surprise.

 

  

  

It is hard to believe but the next 2 pictures were taken just seconds after I took these of the heron

 

  

Just typical mountain living I guess, and it's screwy weather

My Heron followed me home!

I have no idea if this is the same heron from a couple of days ago at Robbers Creek, but I like to think that it is. Perhaps he followed me home that day, because when I went outside to bring some wood in he was in my backyard on the utility pole. I literally was able to take these shots from below him. He did not even move until someone pulled up in their driveway across the street and slammed the door. Then I lost my "buddy" for today I suspect anyway!

And as usual my best (in my opinion ) for last!

Herons and Ponderosa's

One of those days where I was fortunate to get a bunch of different pictures. First off Dave and I went to Young's Market when Dave stopped real fast and started backing up. Before I could say anything Dave pointed out a Heron on a stump in Robbers creek. He stopped I got out and did the best I could do with my camera and the angle and where I was standing. I am quite happy with them under the circumstances.

Then awhile later Dave and I decided to go take the dogs for a run out at Moonlight road. Wow, It was a beautiful day and a cold one, but I am quite happy with what I found through my camera lens!

You have to look kind of hard, but that is my husband Dave looking up to the top of this Ponderosa Pine. I actually could not get the whole tree in the lens of my camera. And Dave, well you can only barely see him in the enormity of this HUGE pine!
Awesome