This big beautiful Grey Heron was hiding in the weeds. I barely saw him. I had to kind of sneak up closer and closer to get a good picture.
I’m sure he saw me.
These animal are so skittish.
I knew I had to be content with a picture like this–of him hiding in the weeds. Suddenly he flew off.
Why dost Thou stand afar off, O Lord?
Why dost Thou hide Thyself in times of trouble?
Psalm 10:1
When I first saw this bird and was trying to get its picture, I thought it might be a Roadrunner because of the way it would run very fast on the road and in open spaces in the field. But I found that it is called a Killdeer.
According to Wikipedia, “The killdeer is a large plover found in the Americas. It gets its name from its shrill, two-syllable call, which is often heard. It was described and given its current scientific name in 1758 by Carl Linnaeus in the 10th edition of his Systema Naturae. Three subspecies are described.” Wikipedia
Who’s this?
Hey, Big Bird!
Here are just a few little wildflowers I spotted on my nature walk.
I think these are called Dame’s Rocket.
I would call this a wild rose. When it is too dry for other flowers, these will sprout up on the prairie.
I saw just a few of these called Sunburst Coreopsis.
This Canada Anemone is a delicate little flower.
This is a daisy Fleabane. I cheerful little flower.
This is probably a Mayflower or a Wood Anemone.
a winding trail for people as well as animals.
White lily buds. They will be blooming any day.
Seeing the moon through the trees.
It seems that Blue Jays have this favorite spot right outside my window in this little tree. It’s wonderful to see them–to see how colorful God has decorated them.
I was out for a walk when I saw this black bird. I had to walk around to the side of him in order to see his red wings–a delight to see God’s handiwork.
He looks around, but isn’t afraid of the camera–yet.
This beautiful full tree by this full creek gives us a picture of the blessings of God upon all who trust in Him. We can be blessed with all His goodness when we trust in Him. And we will fear nothing but will continue to enjoy the blessings of the Lord as long as we are nourished by His life.
“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord
And whose trust is the Lord.
8 “For he will be like a tree planted by the water,
That extends its roots by a stream
And will not fear when the heat comes;
But its leaves will be green,
And it will not be anxious in a year of drought
Nor cease to yield fruit.
Jeremiah 17:7-8
After the Snow Melt
After the snow
all melted away,
the flood of water
brought not only greenery
but overflowing creeks
and the smell of swamp water.
Yet the beauty remains.
Stephen Nielsen 