reddish-heron
Reddish Heron – Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge – July 2015
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Heron in Flight – Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge – July 2015

“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children” – Wendell Berry et al.

This great quote has evolved over the years – see http://quoteinvestigator.com/2013/01/22/borrow-earth/

Classics

snowy-egret
Classic Pose – Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge – July 2015
tri-color-heron
Hunter – Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge – July 2015

“Determine never to be idle….it is wonderful how much can be done if we are always doing.” Thomas Jefferson

These are classic poses, by classic birds!

Quote found at http://www.quotationspage.com/mqotd.html

Bird Monday

sandhill-crane
Dust Off – Geneva Wilderness Area – November 2014
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Sandhill Crane – Geneva Wilderness Area – November 2014

“Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced.” ― Søren Kierkegaard

Sorting through some older photos and ran across these – not yet published.

Quote found at http://dailyinspirationblog.com/soren-kierkegaard-quotes/

Bird Monday – most other days too.

common-gallinule
Common Gallinule – Biolab Dr – June 2015
cormorant
Cormorant – Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge – June 2015

A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life. – Charles Darwin

Some nice reflection action in these pics. Summer is upon us. The water was low so the birds were scattered. Hopefully the rain from the past few days helps.

Quote found at http://dailyinspirationblog.com/charles-darwin-quotes/