This morning, he was intent on breakfast. From the far side of the pond, I took several photos and saw him make one dive into the water, emerging fishless and returning to his position on the corner of the dock railing. I walked slowly around the pond, hoping to get a better view before he flew off. I needn't have worried! Not only did he stay on watch for a hapless fish, he kept his back to me as if he didn't know I was there. I took this photo from about ten feet away. Even when I spoke to him, he only turned his head long enough to give me the woolly eyeball and then resumed his breakfast vigil.
365Caws is now in its 14th year of publication, and was originally intended to end after 365 days. It has sometimes been difficult for me to find new material, particularly during the winter months, but now as I enter my own twilight years, I cannot guarantee that I will be able to provide daily posts. It is my hope that along the way I may have inspired someone to a greater curiosity about the natural world. If so, I can rest, content in the knowledge that my work here has been done.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Carpe Diem, Carpe Carpem
This morning, he was intent on breakfast. From the far side of the pond, I took several photos and saw him make one dive into the water, emerging fishless and returning to his position on the corner of the dock railing. I walked slowly around the pond, hoping to get a better view before he flew off. I needn't have worried! Not only did he stay on watch for a hapless fish, he kept his back to me as if he didn't know I was there. I took this photo from about ten feet away. Even when I spoke to him, he only turned his head long enough to give me the woolly eyeball and then resumed his breakfast vigil.
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