Monday, December 5, 2011
Unexpected Pleasures
Yesterday turned into an amazing experience for John and me. While working at the Pond House, we were suddenly in the mist of a close encounter with several large birds.
Much to our delight, a Bald Eagle appeared. Us gawking on the deck did not seem to phase him at all. He flew low to the pond's surface, perched himself in a tree across the pond, and then fished in front of us. Our resident Kingfisher loudly protested, while diving for his own dinner.
The Green Heron quietly fished from his broken cedar tree, not far from the eagle's perch.
Finally, the eagle left us and the pond. Shortly after his departure, another local resident appeared across from the house.
Days like this make the massive commitment of energy and resources needed to keep the Pond House worth doing.