Shake it Off

As I watched this white egret shake out her feathers, I had to laugh.

I'm guessing she was ridding her feathers of lake water.

Her crazy dance reminded me to shake off yesterday's woes and embrace today.

Psalm 118:24
The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad.

 

And God Created Egrets

On one of our trips to Lake Erie, we stopped by the Port Clinton Lighthouse. 

We walked along the beach and searched for lake glass,

 then sat on a bench and watched the waves.

We were preparing to leave when I turned and 

looked toward the two ponds that sit in front of the lighthouse. 

A speck of white caught my attention. 

As I moved closer to the water, an egret stood. 

What a beauty. I am partial to these remarkable birds, with their graceful movements. 

As with any of God's creation, I love to watch them and learn their ways. 

Fun fact: they build their stick nests near the water, but high in the trees. 

Fortunately, this bird was photogenic!