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I love going around the lake before work and looking for blue herrons

silent sihouette

stiff legs like peg board
he stands on fallen tree branch
adored by all

is he asleep
or lost in thought in water
we won't ever know
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Cunningham Avatar
July 30, 2026 at 8:16 AM
Nothing beats being out an about with nature ,I hope you catch sight of one Karen. Tom
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July 30, 2026 at 3:45 PM
I usually see at least one every time I go through!
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