Ambulatory Story

Having lived on both coasts, I know the ineffable value of being near a body of water. Good for the soul and such. This is the best I can do nearby. But good for some little bird watching. There's my bench. Quiet early morning. Not much activity.

So, imagine my pure joy to look over and see... what? 

A blue heron! Please stay. I fumble with the camera.

We're talking blue here! Utterly exquisite. This'll do... got the bluest.
I've never seen one before and wonder from whence he came.

Oh, my - there he goes. No time to make adjustments. 
Come back. Won't hurt you. He makes a few circuits. Disappears.

There his is. Bit of a standoff. I am a threat.

There we go. Got my artsy shot. Made my day. Great blue heron. Magnificent.