Nice to see that Mr. GBH is back, presiding over his lake subjects. Who would argue with that beak? I read that the Great Blue Heron is the Native American symbol of strength, wisdom and patience. Looking at his elegant profile here, it doesn’t surprise me in the least.
Happy Thursday to you all. I’m taking time off today to have lunch with a couple of special girlfriends.
They’re such beautiful birds and he’s a handsome fellow. Hope you had a lovely lunch.
Thanks, John. Yes I did. The company was lovely but the food wasn’t memorable. I can’t remember what I ate now. 😅
what a beauty Sylvia. sorry ive not been on. ive missed so much over here, from everyone.
hoping to be back regularly very very soon.
Thanks, Kathy. I’m also absent at the moment. Too much to do here, to find time for blogging. 🙂
Well that makes me feel better 🙂
Interesting, it does describe the GBH perfectly.
Thanks, Patti. 🙂
He’s a handsome fellow. He looks like he might be young.
If so, he might be looking for a mate – i.e.: his absence. : )
Ah, yes. Well there’s a nice thought. I hope he finds true love. 🙂 xx
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What an impressive looking fella 🙂
Thanks, Miriam. He is indeed. 🙂
What a great photo. He looks very proud, as usual!
Thanks, Elaine. I love watching him doing nothing except looking elegant. 🙂
Beautiful; the heron itself and the photo of it.
Thanks so much, Otto. 🙂
I can see that he would be a symbol of patience, silently stalking fish. Hope you had a great lunch 🙂
Thanks, Gilly, I had a great lunch. 🙂
He looks so elegant.
Oh yes he does, Carol. 🙂
what a poignant pose 🙂
Thanks, Yvette. He’s so gorgeous. 🙂
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Fabulous shot.
Thanks, Fi. 🙂
I think he is the perfect symbol for all those qualities. Good shot.
Thanks, Gerrie.
Hope you had a great lunch Sylvia. That is one beautiful bird. I have an overwhelming urge to hug him. Don’t think he would mind do you?
I know just how you feel, Sue. He’s so adorable. 😍
hope you enjoyed your lunch!
Thanks, Lisa. It was a great lunch and chat. 😃
Seems like you’ve had a couple of old friends turning up recently. I wonder who’ll be next. 🙂
I wouldn’t say no to a pelican or three. 😃
If you see one, I hope you’ll take a picture. 🙂
Good to know you’re taking care of yourself in all the chaos with a little pleasurable downtime! 🙂
Thanks, Torrie. Had a great time. 😘
That is a handsome picture of Mr. GBH. He is truly the symbol of strength, wisdom and patience.
Thanks, YC. He’s my favourite. 😃
Beautiful Sylvia!
Thanks, Nicole.
The GBHs make great bosses, as we both know 😀
Absolutely, Helen. 😃
He’s grand, isn’t he? Happy lunching! 🙂
Thanks, Jo. Very grand indeed. 🙂 xx
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Great picture. Did you know you will rarely see two of these birds together because they prefer to eat alone? This is the same bird that was eating our KOI in our pond. I have a decoy out now and a net over the pond to keep him away lol.
I’m sure that Koi are high up on their menu choices, Sonya. 🙂 Yes, I only see one GBH at a time here.
Well they will not get them anymore here lol. After losing 3 big ones like that we had to fix it so they could not get them anymore.
He will visite you every day.Have a good time with your girlfriends.
Thanks so much, Marylou. He was waiting for me outside my bathroom window when I returned home from lunch. 🙂
Sjoe die foto is mooi!
Baie dankie, Tina. 🙂
So handsome. Regal.
Thanks, Ruth. He does have that royal look. 🙂
Awesome photo, Sylvia! Enjoy your lunch!
Thanks so much, Jill. Lunch was excellent and the company was perfect. 🙂
Wonderful captured, beautiful fellow… 🙂
The description of the long-legged guy and his conspecifics makes much sense.
Thanks so much, Drake. 🙂
Love the photo, you are so lucky to have such a wonderful neighbor.
Thanks, Charlie. Yes I certainly am very lucky. 🙂
A lovely image Sylvia! 🙂
Thanks, Adrian. 🙂
And he’s not doing the flash me coat routine today 😄
Haha This is one of his more dignified days, Andy. 🙂
Day of reflection heh!
What a beaut S. Gorgeous.
Thanks so much. I’ll tell him you said so. 🙂
I bet Mr GBH wishes he had the same lunch type date Sylvia !
Yes, there was a very good choice of fish dishes on the buffet. 🙂
Beautiful!
Thanks, Anne Marie. 🙂