Yesterday, I saw the first large gray heron for the season, about two miles west of our home. Sorry, Cop Car, I’m not sure exactly which of the birds it was. I saw it as I was “on the fly” (sorry, couldn’t resist…DH at work *G*), so I didn’t get a close look. But where there’s one, there may be others.
At least SOME ONE thinks it’s spring!
Addition, later the same day…..
I checked the Sibley Field Guide to Birds, and it’s likely I saw a Great Blue Heron. It was the appropriate size and coloring, and is the only heron listed that fits what I saw. Thank you, Nan, for the Sibley book for Christmas!
Arrrgh!!!
It's just my state of mind!
Nan did you a great favor, with the Sibley! Yes, there is nothing else that it could have been if it was grey. Sandhill cranes are much lighter, and one does not see one by itself–especially not in your neck of the woods! Good identification, Buffy!
Boy, didn’t she! I don’t know where Nan learned about Sibley, but it’s a lovely book, and a welcome gift. (Of course, ALL her gifts are welcome!)
We see the sandhill cranes flying over. DH thought they were buzzards the first time we saw and heard them. I’m confident this was a heron I saw, but it’s really nice to have your confirmation. 🙂 Thanks, Cop Car!