Ducking around

Another day, another walk around the lake.  Only birds out in the rain, save for a few dragonflies.  The day before, I'd also seen two javelina, discourteous enough to scurry away before I could ready the camera.  But I digress: here are some highlights of the day's SLR exercise.


This crow was the only one of the three that didn't bolt at my approach, leaving him confusedly squawking for his pals.

In the same vein, this duck approached while all others in the group left.  She followed me along for a while...

...and eventually settled at the shore to preen herself.

This lovely blue heron, all by its lonesome, would only allow me so close before taking flight to the opposite end of the lake.  As I made my way that direction, it then sauntered back (by foot) to this spot.  And as I returned again, it flew back.  Sort of a fun little chess game we played.  Until I can fly, it's a stalemate. 

Ducks and heron = harmony.  Ah, to be a duck.