May 13, 2005
Volume 1 - Number 101

least bittern

TODAY'S PHOTO -
a least bittern on a stem of a fireflag bush in Wakodahatchee Wetlands

I selected this photo to wish you a warm, bright and light-filled weekend. The intensity of the bird's eye also suggests keeping your eyes wide open this weekend for what's treasured in your life, as well as anything new that comes in.

Insofar as the photo itself goes, I love the warmth of the yellow-orange and rust colors brought out by the late afternoon sun and the way they add to the bird's camouflage. L
east bitterns usually don't stay still long enough for many pictures. I guess this one felt quite comfortable in its environment. He/she stayed put for some time.

A thought for the weekend - What kinds of environments do you have, or do you create, to be comfortably still?

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