Belle the Beautiful Furls Her Wings

Here at last is a recent closeup of Beau’s beautiful female consort—the Great Blue Heron, Belle! And how, you may … More

Belly of the Beast

Aww, Beau, I didn’t mean it! You’re no beast but a beloved friend—and I just can’t resist a flashy title. … More

When Sammy the Snowy Egret visits the salt marsh for a snack, it’s easy to identify him even at a … More

You could have knocked me over with a Great Blue Heron feather when our frequent visitor, Beau, flew up onto … More

Our buddy Beau the Great Blue Heron is full of surprises. He comes by to visit and fish just about … More

It’s fascinating to watch Sammy the Snowy Egret swoop for his supper… He lights on the edge of a salt … More

Why are your feet so big, Cato? The better to perch on a cow’s back! Cattle Egrets are named for … More

In the course of greeting Otis (Sitting on the Dock of the Bay) the great Blue Heron, I was fortunate … More

Otis the Great Blue Heron was Sitting on a Dock of the Bay, peaceably fishing in one of his favorite haunts, … More

The ancient Roman Cato the Younger was famously incorruptible from the days of his youth, at a time when the … More