one little herron

We commonly have blue (or grey) herons at the pond. Every strange once in a while we'll see a white one. But yesterday evening as Bobby was preparing to feed the animals before church, he called me to the window.

There was one white heron, sitting on the pier...

calling to the second which was in the water near.

Then there was third one, flapping wings so white and wide,

Followed by a fourth bird who struts so full of pride.

Then came the FIFTH one, searching for some fish,

or perhaps a resting place, for soon there were SIX!

SEVEN white herons, preening on the pier,

Then EIGHT on the pier with a neighbor somewhat near!

Before camera batteries finally died, we had TEN white herons on our pond side!