Walking

Yesterday we went to the Jon Chestnut Park again to walk.  The first thing I saw when we pulled in to park was this little fella here at around 3 foot long.

As we started to go across the bridge I looked up along the lake side and saw this big "rascal".  I got just close enough but not real close to take this photo. He looked to be about 8 foot long. 

There were a couple of guys in boats fishing along the shore line.

The trails have been improved with new boardwalks that are wider than the old ones and this mokes so some very nice walking.

As we came close to the end of one trail,this heron was keeping a watchful eye out for any movement in the water. I love to watch these birds as they move ever so slowly in the water sneaking upon the fish.

Another 8 footer on a patch of land in the lake,basking in the sun.  

                                            Here is a heron on her nest.  I think this is the same bird in the same nest that we have been seeing for years.  The male was on a branch above her. We have noticed through the years that the male will sit on the eggs some of the time giving his female pardner a break to stretch and find some food.
We did enjoy the day very much.