This Great Egret, my first of the season, was hanging out high in this tree for more than two hours on a recent day. It moved about and turned its head slightly from time to time, but never moved from this spot while I was in the area.
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There was quite a chill in the air as the sun rose above the horizon. That didn't stop the red-winged blackbirds from staking out their territorial rights by singing and displaying. As they exhaled, moisture in their breath formed visible condensation and, in the right circumstances, would refract the bright sunlight and create rainbows that floated in the breeze.
Of course, you absolutely need to listen to the wonderful duet by William Prince & Serena Ryder called, Sing Me A Song.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZWXFQwWNXA
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Hellebores are in bloom in Toronto's Edwards Gardens.
Have a great weekend.
Edited in Topaz Studio 2
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I couldn't remember a thing after taking this shot.
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