Knock, Knock … Anybody Home?

Thursday, 2 October 2014
Gulf Waters RV Resort — Port Aransas, Texas
Temps: Hi 86F (30C) / LO 76F (25.5C)

Between having fun with Mary and Tony, and everything else that is going on, not much time to write.  Luckily, the birds that visit the pond provide enough entertainment to generate the occasional post.

We have a variety of birds that come calling at GWRVR.  This Snowy Egret seems to be the shiest of our visitors; flying off at the slightest movement it senses when it comes to hunt at the pond.  I think that shyness is what made its behavior today so funny.  Of course, I realize it was just checking out its own reflection, trying to tap beaks with what it thought was another egret.  But it did bring a smile to our lips and gave us a break from our chores when we stopped to watch it for a while.

I wish they’d just put a “not at home” sign out so I know not to come a-calling.

I remembered to take a short video while I was watching the egret.  Sorry, the quality of the light’s not the greatest, but blame the egret since he chose to visit at the height of noon.

Next up … sunset on the beach.  But that’s for another post.

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13 comments:

  1. John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)October 4, 2014 at 3:43 PM

    Erin, this was great !!! How funny! So glad you were there and caught all this action:)

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  2. Sue MaloneOctober 4, 2014 at 5:12 PM

    Too cute! So glad you did the little video, that really brought the story to life. I love the snowy egrets, they just seem so funny and their actions out in the wild are really charming, not to mention moments like these. Nice

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  3. Travels with EmmaOctober 4, 2014 at 5:26 PM

    Ha Ha! He probably wanted to know if you had any frog legs you weren't using. ;)

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  4. Rick and Kathy RousseauOctober 4, 2014 at 5:39 PM

    Cute video! Hopefully he didn't chip the paint.
    Be Safe and Enjoy!

    It's about time.

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  5. Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009October 4, 2014 at 6:21 PM

    I love that Snowy Egret's feet. How colorful. I love the movie. What a hoot.

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  6. SherryOctober 4, 2014 at 7:17 PM

    This is great Erin. I don't know anyone who can say they have had a Snowy Egret on their doorstep.

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  7. AnonymousOctober 4, 2014 at 9:17 PM

    Wow, love the video, and enjoyed watching the Snowy Egret checking herself out at your doorstep.

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  8. Paul and Marti DahlOctober 4, 2014 at 9:30 PM

    Wow, you have all kinds of friends!

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  9. CherylOctober 5, 2014 at 6:36 AM

    Cute! Enjoy all that bright sunshine!

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  10. SisOctober 5, 2014 at 2:08 PM

    Habersiz gelirse böyle kapıda kalır işte. :))

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    1. ErinOctober 5, 2014 at 2:11 PM

      Translation: "If he shows up unannounced, he'll be stuck on the stoop like this."

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  11. Barbara and RonOctober 5, 2014 at 10:31 PM

    Now that's entertainment!

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  12. Bob and JoOctober 5, 2014 at 10:39 PM

    Cool beans

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