Today's moment of spring
While walking the office dog today we spotted a heron fishing along one of the banks of Buckingham Pond in uptown Albany.
The sight was mesmerizing, watching the bird patiently track its target, pluck a fish from the water, casually consume its prize, and then take flight in a series of long, whooshing strokes. It was all a bit prehistoric -- like watching a modern dinosaur. (Which, it is, more or less.)
A few more pics if you're interested.
Related, but completely non-local: Over at the RadioLab blog last month there was a very interesting interview with an artist who creates renderings of dinosaurs based on scientific research and clues from modern animals.
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Comments
I saw some goslings there the past couple of weeks, too.
... said AddiesDad on May 29, 2014 at 9:11 PM | link
Pics of the office dog, please.
... said Tim on May 30, 2014 at 8:37 AM | link
@Tim: As requested.
... said Greg on May 30, 2014 at 6:17 PM | link