On the off chance I might see an odd bird of sorts, I stopped off this week at a tiny peninsula that juts out into Old Hickory Lake and is actually in Old Hickory. Old Hickory is on the opposite or south side of Old Hickory Lake just south of Hendersonville. Not a thing was stirring except for one lone Great Blue Heron who seemed content, visitors or not, to stand in the water right next to the edge of the parking lot and intently look out across the lake. I assumed he was ready for his closeup.
The Heron stood in the lake's shallow waters where the grasses were growing intently looking out at the lake. Fishing, no doubt. It was a cool 97 degrees today. I believe it was the hottest day of the year so far. UGH! Wouldn't it be great if it snowed one day during a heat wave. Sorry. I was out in the heat today working and I think it affected my brain. Stay cool all. ENJOY!
Carol,I will shovel up a whole heap of that white stuff and send it over. Plenty has dropped in the last week or so, now torrential rain, massive flooding, whole areas isolated, roads closed, and more snow is forecast.We are all longing for some of your " Summer Days". Love the Heron, what a photo, and perfect settings, as always. A real beauty in every way!!!
ReplyDeleteOh Jean, please please send me some of that snow. I mean it. Thursday 95, Friday 97, Today will be 97 also and the heat index is at 105. I can't take much more heat. Please Please take care with all of that disasterous situation going on over there. We had a flash flood last weekend in middle Tennessee at a waterfall that killed 9 people who were swimming. So sad. Take care. Thanks for your lovely words. Carol
DeleteAmazing close-up! Yes, it's far too hot, and we're a lot cooler than you are.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the compliment. I wished I knew your first name so I can use it when I reply. Cooler days please find us. Carol
DeleteOh, my, what a handsome bird!
ReplyDeleteHe was just sitting pretty in the perfect spot. Carol
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