It’s time once more for XingfuMama’s ‘Pull Up A Seat Challenge’.
Our favourite local wildlife reserve is frequented by many elderly folk who come to admire the birds and generally just to sit and enjoy the peacefulness found in nature. Dotted along the boardwalk are benches donated by grateful families in memory of their loved ones who used to enjoy walking and resting here.
The benches are all very plain and serviceable,
but the view from this one is absolutely wonderful,
and sitting up there on the guard rail was this Little Blue Heron, having a very cute bad hair day.
Happy Sunday to you all.
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That view is stunning..
We’ve just come back from a Sunday morning walk there. 😍
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Lovely photos this week.
Thank you. 🙂
One of the many pleasures of living in Florida is all the wonderful wildlife conservation areas that are available to enjoy. The first National wildlife refuge in the United States is located just a few minutes from where we live.
I agree with you, Karen. We are very blessed to have these wonderful places to visit. 🙂
Wat een prachtig initiatief ,dit moesten meer mensen doen
Thanks, Marylou. I think it’s wonderful. 🙂
I can almost see Mr. and Mrs. Giurato sitting there, hand in hand, watching the lovely view. You touched me with your post, Sylvia. Thank you.
Thanks so much, Marion. So happy you enjoyed this post. xx
Such a wonderful view!
Thanks, Fi. 🙂
Wow! that is so peaceful.
Thanks, YC. It’s a very serene place. 😃
Two lives well-lived. A reminder to enjoy the freshness of a new morning.
Indeed. 😃
The view is absolutely beautiful. The water is so blue!
Thanks, Colline. The sky was very blue reflected in the water.
I got goosebumps reading the sign memorializing Gene and Marylin. What a wonderful place to wander and to be remembered. Your little blue heron is magnificent
Thanks so much, Lisa. Yes, it gave me goosebumps too, as though they were there reading over my shoulder.
Nice spot for nature watching!
Thanks, Nancy. One of my favourite occupations. 🙂
We have such seats all along our clifftops
That’s ideal. There must be great views from such benches. 🙂
Yes
A lovely place to relax and contemplate life.
Absolutely, Gilly. 🙂
I’d love to share that seat. The Little Blue Heron is one I’ve never seen. I don’t suppose they hang out here on the west coast much. 😦 (He IS very cute!)
I’d love to share it with you too. The little blue heron is such a gorgeous bird, but then, aren’t they all? 🙂
what a wonderful way to be remembered! and in such a beautiful place too! 🙂
Thanks, Lola. I think so too. 🙂
I can understand entirely why this is a special place for so many people!
Thanks, Dries. You’d be amazed at some of the fancy camera equipment these elderly bird watchers have. 😯
Lots of money they don’t want to leave to their ungrateful offspring… 😀
😅
Love the benches- and of course you have once again captured a most beautiful bird!!
Thanks so much, Lisa. I have a few shots of the bird, but the one of him with ruffled feathers was the most appealing. 🙂
I love these benches. They always make me smile along the way. (They’d probably be pleased)
Thanks so much. Yes, I’m sure they would be very pleased to be remembered in this way. 🙂
Happy Sunday looking at that beautiful view..👏👏👌🌞
Thanks, Gerrie. 🙂 xx
I’d love to be remembered that way and what a view!
janet
Me too, Janet. 🙂
This is a lovely way to be remembered.
I think so too.
Oh you brought more avian love! The bad hair day is fantastic and great idea for memory benches – 💜🌸
Thanks so much, Yvette. I’m really glad you enjoyed this post. 🙂 xx
I like that American idea of dedicating benches to those gone. I’ve seen a few in central Park, one called my attention: “Everyday I wake up torn between the desire to save the world or savour the world.” A difficult choice isn’t it? 😉
Ha………yes it’s a very difficult choice, but I suppose one can do both even in some small way.
A good answer. Though I am way past trying to save the world. 🙂 I leave that to the younger generations. Ours has failed miserably I’m afraid. 😉
Too true. 😦
What a lovely spot to take in nature. 🙂
Thanks, Jill. We really love visiting this place.
You made a lovely seat choice. 🙂
You have a great Sunday too. 🙂
Thanks so much, Lynette. 🙂
quite a stunning view!
Thanks, Wendi. 🙂
Pragtig
Baaie dankie, Tina. 🙂
Happy Sunday, Sylvia!
Thank you. 🙂