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Well, at least for this heron:

Where he is walking, the water level would normally be about 1/3rd the way up his neck. Even with his “eagle-eye” he would have a bit of trouble spotting potential meals. With the 2011 drought in full throttle, many new fishing spots have opened for this heron and he has been staying on the lake nearly 24/7 – unusual.

Fortunately there are deep channels at the far end of the lake and the fountain is (hopefully) providing enough aeration to keep the fish from dying. But we could really use some rain…about 10″ or so…just to catch up.

Until then, I’m never sure where this visitor may be found:

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Every once and awhile something new shows up in the pasture next door.

Sometimes it is a fox or a beaver. Sometimes 6 bulls become 12 cows. Sometimes deer meander through on their way to the 180 forested acres behind the pasture. Yesterday – another new arrival…

He (or she) is about the size of my dog CoCo right now which is around 70 pounds. I don’t think this will last long. These cows grow incredibly fast so I am enjoying the look of the “baby” while I can.

Add a little bit of black and I would have to think this calf is a Raiders fan!

Found this little guy sitting on the leaf of a Mexican Coneflower. He seems quite happy to be sitting 3 feet off the ground in the semi-shade…