Time was, years ago, when I was befriended by a Little Blue Heron whom I named Lyle, and grew to … More
Tag: Little Blue Heron
Lyle and Lester
Here’s a discovery from last autumn’s archives, previously unpublished, featuring my favorite wading bird ever. The Little Blue Heron (Lyle) … More
Flexible Flyer
Thanks again to Lyle the Little Blue Heron, for providing us with this glimpse of his beautiful wings in action! I … More
Mr. Personality Returns…
How could we keep him away! Look at that face—when Lyle cocks his bill in spear-fishing mode, watch out fish … More
Little Lord of the Marsh
Our beloved Little Blue Heron shows the full glory of his majestic wings here, fanned out as he launches into … More
VROOOOOOOOM!
A little Blue Heron in flight seldom looks what you might call graceful, but Lyle here seems to be lovable … More
Mr. Personality II
Now check out his expression here—the cocked head and quizzical eye. Might he be puzzled about why I always show … More
Mr. Personality
When people ask why I gave a name to a certain Little Blue Heron who visits us—and how I can … More
January Angler
In a brief thaw during a bitter cold month, our friend Lyle the Little Blue Heron keeps a sharp eye … More
Captain January flies off with…WHO?
As Lyle the Little Blue Heron spread his wings to depart, something SHOCKING emerged from the marsh, right behind him… … More