On some mornings I have time to take my dog to El Estero Park in Monterey on my way to my first patient of the day. We walk around both loops of the lake as she enjoys the many sightings of Coots, ducks and Canada Geese, but every once in awhile we get to see a heron or an egret up close.
(See her on the left?)
I put Emma in the car so I could get these shots. They're very camera shy!
This is a very early morning sky which ended up being quite blue after awhile.
Still, grey as it is I love the reflection in the lake.
Happy Skywatch Friday! And don't forget to always look up at the beauty and to click here to see more sky shots from around the world!
Lucky you! Nice catch! There is nothing like an early-morning walk and to see this is something special. Gorgeous1
ReplyDeleteI love to see what you see.
ReplyDeleteRaven dear Raven where do you fly today. Are you all over or are you having a relaxing Friday?
Love Renee xoxo
p.s. you would love Colette.
Lovely shot. I love herons- they are so regal. I have passed this lake many times on trips to Monterey. never stopped though- as usual my destination was Cannery Row, Pacific Grove, the Wharf, etc. Thanks for sharing the lovely early morning shot!
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Herons are so cool. A friend of mine does rescue, and she says they are quite hazardous close up-I'd never thought about it before, which is not surprising. Greta sends Emma soul sister hugs.
ReplyDeleteToday's fantasy is that Greta and I drive across the country and visit you and Emma. (Greta is happiest in the passenger seat of any vehicle-so cross country would be her dream trip). We could write a children's book about it and pay for the trip. The book would become so successful we'd buy a ton of land and rescue everything in sight. The rescue would sustain itself by renting out retreat lodgings to artists, with discounts to our blogger friends. Greta and Emma would have free choice of any passenger seat on the compound and would spend their remaining days driving around in cars napping. The end.
lovely photos of reflections and heron. I invite your heron to visit my hawk on my blog! ;-)
ReplyDeleteIt is so exciting to see nature up close and personal. Beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteso serene and calm....and i really like debra's story, please could i reserve one of the retreat rooms in that story. hugs to you sweetness.
ReplyDeleteYou make a very good point: The beauty is abundant; the challenge is to see it.
ReplyDeleteDebra Kay, I love the way you think!! Emma says lets' do it!
ReplyDeleteWe just got home. I took her there again today and there were new Canadian Goose goslings. Big Ol' papa goose chased and hissed at Emma. She shrieked and yelped and hid behind me!!! I yelped a little too :P
Herons are so magnificent, I love watching them fish and then their slightly clumsy take-off when they go. Great skywatch shots!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. What a nice way to start the day.
ReplyDeleteherons, my favourite bird in My Muskoka!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful sky Lolo. Happy SWF.
ReplyDeleteSweet pics. Early morning is magical. Thank you for sharing your magic moments. I always enjoy your eye.
ReplyDeleteHave a terrific weekend!!
Very nice shots. Must be bird day. Lynn drew a Hawk and I got some Canadian Geese babies swimming with the parents. Love those birds.
ReplyDeletehow peaceful and beautiful!
ReplyDeletegosh this is beautiful. this is the kind of place i would love to sit with my moleskine and write and doodle. that's when i tend to remember all good things...
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great shots!
ReplyDeleteDelightful, Laurel! :)
ReplyDeletea blue heron stops by at the pond every year on its way to somewhere. this year i was looking out the window when it stopped by. mom used to tell me about it. have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteCatching up with your posts as have been away. So much entertainment here - always such a delight to visit your blog! I know that problem with the heron - hiding behind trees is my ploy!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures of a beautiful surrounding! What a good place to take Emma for a walk!
ReplyDeleteLook forward getting your letter and I am curious about the envelop..... I am sure it will be gorgeous!
have a nice weekend
Love >M<
What a majestic heron. I'm always trying to photograph one I've seen once or twice by our lake in Ireland, Lough Graney. No success so far as my dog Buster scares it away. I'll have to go on my own one day. Beautiful shots and reflections. We get little egrets in the UK, in Sussex, where we have a home.
ReplyDeletelove the new banner, I think of you, my fellow raven lover, every time I see ravens (and my old kitty, the Raven).
ReplyDeletewe have great blues nesting in our star pine, boy are they loud! but sooooo cool!
I really love the cool reflection shots. Good to start early and you can catch the best view with your coolest mood Lolo!
ReplyDeleteWalking together with dog is one big success too! A lot of interctions done too:)