Air Traffic Control

As Lyle the Little Blue Heron soars past Lester Lesser Yellowlegs, I wonder once more… How do these beautiful … More

Eglantine throws out the Air Brake

WARNING: I BRAKE FOR SMALL FROGS. When Eglantine the Great Egret throws out the air anchor, her wings fan out … More

A new Olympic sport? If only Egrets could participate in the Olympics! As Edith and Edgar the Juvenile Great Egrets … More

Edith the Snowy Egret has just finished rooting about in the mud, and yet… She still looks white as a … More

What’s this! Two white birds standing tiptoe on the water? It’s Edith and Edgar, Juvenile Egrets, and they’re actually sort … More

That’s Edgar the Juvenile Great Egret doing the honking, of course, with Edith merely flying and looking graceful. And no, … More

Did you know that Chrysanthemums have only existed in the Western world since the 17th century? But look East… In … More

In fact, I can’t find a photo of him with his beak closed. Why?

Launching into the wind, this Great Egret displays the full majesty of her wings… And I’ve wondered more than once … More

Excellent flier, accomplished honker… Edgar the Juvenile Great Egret may have a problem with authority. Or perhaps he’s got AAD*? … More