Little Blue HeronThis beautiful sunny but cool morning, DH and I walked back to our pond. We startle this beautiful bird by the edge searching for a bit of breakfast. He flew up to the dam and looked at us... then became nervous of the dogs and landed higher into a tree. I had never seen this type of bird before... In fact, I needed to hurry and look up what it might be. It is a southern fresh water habitat fowl. I read it can be as far north as Missouri. So guess, he decided to crossed the border and come to visit. He was very interesting and hope to see more of him. We have also had our first sightings of those wonderful hummingbirds. They have returned to Iowa. It must be summer soon.
Our this morning, our goal was to plant a willow tree by the pond. I have always loved the beauty of the willow brushing the waters edge. In the past I have planted a willow on 4 different years without any luck of a surviving tree. I am hopeful this will be the year.
I purchased a Wisconsin willow and it is much bigger then the others I have tried.
Wisconsin WillowThe dogs always need to help and hopefully leave it be, to grow beautifully into a tall weeping tree.
Wish blessings to the willow on rapid growth and joy of seeing more of my little blue heron.
Have any of you seen this type of bird?
