The water on Big Wood Lake has risen quite a bit after the rain storms we had this past weekend. I suppose that the ground could not handle the amount of water and most ran off into the lakes and streams.
Our lower yard near the shore usually floods with the spring thaw but did also after this weekend's rain. So now, we have a small pond where in the summer, we played volleyball.

Anyhow, I guess these shallow waters now on our yard are appealing to the blue heron. I think this is what he was: Blue-gray in color, white neck and Long legs.

I saw him early this morning just before the sun came up but it was too dark to attempt a picture. Just now, he came back and was walking around the yard-pondstrutting his stuff, his long legs just barely in the water.

I ran downstairs, got my camera, slowly opened the door being careful not to let it slam, then tiptoed across the driveway. As soon as I saw him, he must of seen me and started his flight
I almost captured him in flight but the trees were in my way.

What a gorgeous birdso graceful.

I assume he will be back to explore the new pond that developed but unless I set up a camera on a tripod and sit on the deck all day, I guess I will not be able to capture him on filmbut maybe!

Steve is taking down a deck today.(before it snows) I think I will leave the camera with him.