I was out scouting for a bit of wildlife this morning. The reflections in the water were so pretty, sort of like a Monet painting.
The only neighbours I could see, were Danny and Daisy duck, who seem to spend all day floating around together. They always look so peaceful and contented.
Looking over to my left, I suddenly saw something strange floating in the water.
Oh dear, there looks to have been a murder committed. It could be the Tricolored Heron, or even the Great Blue. I wonder which of the other residents is responsible for the crime. One less beautiful bird to photograph. 😦
Hope you’re having a great Saturday.
anotherdayinparadise 
Oh my! Who did it? Next on ID tv…
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Great shots, representing a timely theme. Maybe the bird died of natural causes? Good of you to capture both sides of the coin and of nature for a realistic aspect.
I love the first photo very much!
Love the ‘Monet’ Sylvia…but the poor bird, so sad… 😦 Nature, eh? xx
Thanks, Sherri. Poor bird indeed. 😦
I hadn’t thought of such a large bird being preyed upon. So sad.
Life and death in paradise and the Monet would inspire a painting.
I had a better Saturday than that poor deceased creature did. Such is the circle of life. I love your “Monet” Sylvia. Beautiful!
Thanks, Carol. I’m happy to know that your Saturday was an enjoyable one. 🙂 xx
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danny and daisy seem a lovely pair 🙂 love the monet-like image. great photos even the unfortunate scene.
Thanks so much, Lola. Yes, Danny and Daisy do have the sweetest faces. 🙂
That first shot is AWESOME! I don’t think Mr. A was responsible, nothing would be left. Cie la Vie. 🙂
Thanks, Ed. I’m sure you’re right, but I wonder what happened to the heron. I can’t think of any other predators around here. He’s the largest bird.
I like your impressionistic reflections – very soothing. It was strange to see the feathers still in the same configuration. Wonder what kind of water animal got to it and ate it leaving the feathers neatly intact. Couldn’t have been an alligator…
Thanks so much, Annette. I wonder that too. It was a very strange sight indeed.
The impressionism of the water with pastels was definitely a wonderful photograph to capture and share, Sylvia. It does look like Monet! 🙂 I was wishing to be funny, saying we need to send out for the CSI: Animals Team, but then did wonder if this is “tacky?” Oh well, it is now said, since they can have a CSI: Cyber, why can’t they have an animal team to figure out the suspect? (Smiles and hugs, Robin)
Thanks, Robin. One of my South African blog buddies suggested calling in CSI Miami. Actually now you mention ‘CSI animal team’, I’m thinking this could make for a very interesting wildlife series. 🙂 xx
This was so sad. So sad… Thanks dear Sylvia, Love, nia
Thanks, Nia. Yes it was so sad to see this. xx
What an appropriate title! But sad to see a dead heron:(
Thanks, Mona Liza. Yes it was sad.
Yes every garden if Eden has a snake it seems. Those ducks must be getting ready to migrate soon.
Some snakes have very big teeth, too. 😕
Schöne Fotos wünsche eine gute neue Woche liebe Grüße und Umarmung Gislinde
Hugs back to you, Gislinde. 🙂
Sylvia that first photo is really beautiful.I just love the ducks too- so very sad about the Heron or whatever it was- but I suppose it is the cycle of life.
Thanks so much, Lisa. Yes, we know it happens all the time, but it’s not often we see the results.
It is sad, yet it is the animal kingdom, survival on the priority list. We are lucky in that sense no one hunting us….. well sort of. 🙂
Haha……. I love the “well sort of.” Have a great Sunday, Ute. xx
Oh dear, something finished him off in a gruesome manner.
Yes, what a way to go. 😦
How sad to come across the heron 😦 Your Monet shot is beautiful though!
Yes it was very sad to see. Glad you like the ‘Monet’. It reminded me of Christine when I saw it. I still think of her. 🙂
The first shot is stunning indeed, could be framed and hung. And the poor dead bird, sad.
Thanks so much, Cocoa. 🙂
Love the Monet photo…sad to see the feathers, must be hard being a bird of any sort!
Thanks, Gerrie. Yes, I think it must be hard when you have predators who are much bigger than you are. At least birds can fly away if they’re quick enough. 🙂
Love the Monet impressions and my Saturday was much better than the poor floating creature. Thanks Sylvia. Your water birds series is wonderful.
Thanks, Ruth. It did make me feel very sad to see the poor dead heron.
Very sad indeed.
The first photo is stunning! So sad about the heron!
Thanks so much, Aletta. 🙂
The first photo Monet-esque indeed!
Thanks so much. Glad you like it. 🙂
The pond is beautiful! But it’s always sad to find a dead bird. Here at the salt marsh a GBH drowned three years ago when it got stuck in a fishing line someone had left in the water. I always get upset when I find some guys fishing there although that’s not allowed at the marsh – for a good reason. Have a wonderful Sunday, Sylvia XX
That’s so sad, Helen. I wonder what happened to this one. I guess I’ll never know. xx
So sad!
😦
Very, very sad to see the blue bird face down in the water. Oh dear 😦 He could have lost a fight, or maybe choked on something it was eating.. However, as Hariod said, there is something peaceful about the way it is floating like that. I am sure it was loved by its neighbours ❤
Thanks so much for your for your sympathetic comment, Mabel.
Call in that guy from CSI: Miami!
Hmmm….It’s a bit far for them to come for a bird. 😕
It’s tough when we face the reality of all of nature. Everything dies…. And life goes on.
Life is all about the two and being okay with it.
We are so programmed to believe that life is about loving and enjoying … But that is just a part of living.
xo
Yes you’re so right, Val. It was a shock though to come upon death so unexpectedly though. I was just looking for fishes in the water.
My day’s even better after seeing your photos, Sylvia. The first one is amazing!
Thanks so much, Jill. 🙂
The circle of life can be rather brutal at times. Glad you only saw the aftermath and not the wrestling match.
Yes, me too.
Yikes;(.
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👍😢🐊?
I wouldn’t be at all surprised. 👺
😟circle of life I guess 😣
Glorious take on Monet with your photo and then a very sad image- life goes on.
Thanks so much, Kathe. 🙂
Oh my, in the first photo of victim, I thought it was a dead lion-fish, and then I was really perplexed. Sad, indeed. The Monet waters, however, are absolutely majestic. A place of true beauty, despite the death floating by… All the best and happy weekend,
smiling toad
Thanks so much for your comment, AJ. Yes, it is very beautiful here. I love looking at the reflections of the trees in the water. 🙂
Me too, it’s mesmerizing. One of my favourite phenomenons, actually.
Lovely Monet. A sad end, though it’s a fact of life. It almost looks like he’s trying to take off with his rumpled feathers.
Oh….. that makes it even more tragic. 😦 Yes the Monet really popped out at me.
Beautiful water reflection and you are right, that’s a reminding of Monet.
For the crime, I have a strong suspicious feeling that might be one of Mr. AB friends.
Thanks, YC. I don’t think one needs to be a detective to decide on the culprit. 🙂
Oh No! Let’s stick with Monet please…
I just saw another GBH sitting on a branch looking across to where the dead one is floating. I’m sure he came to mourn. 😦
What a shame. I wonder what happened?
I’m glad I didn’t see.
Great pictures but I can’t understood who can do it.It such a big bird
Thanks, Marylou. Yes, I agree with you. I can’t think it could be anyone but Mr. AB. 😕
Die eerste foto lyk soos ‘[n skildery
That’s what I thought too. 🙂
Such a pretty start! Such a tragic ending! 😦 Happy Saturday, Ad!
I know! It quite dampened my spirits as I walked back into the construction site. 😕
😦 😦
Boo Hoo. 😦
Rather oddly – is it just me? – there is something rather beautiful about the close-up capture of the dead Heron.
I agree with you. It’s quite symmetrical and almost like work of art.
Quite so, Sylvia, and there is something angelic in the imagery perhaps?
I do believe you’re right, Hariod.
And I concur!
Ah the poor thing met his demise! Have a great Saturday! Cheryl x
Made me sad to see, Cheryl. x
Oh yes, very sad !!!x
Great photos. The Monet is a real winner
Thanks, Derrick. I hope you’re all feeling much better today. 🙂
Yes, thanks, Sylvia