by Leslie Cox; Tuesday; October 29, 2024

An ardent fisherman showing a lot of patience in acquiring its next meal.

We often spot this heron in one of three roosting spots overlooking the Black Creek estuary. Its fourth favourite fishing spot is in the marsh next to the Black Creek when the river is flooding in a high tide.

This heron is quite used to us, and Sadie, by now and will often pose elegantly for us. Sometimes I even think he calls specifically to us when he spots us before we spot him…just to let us know where he is. Silly, I know. But honestly, it sure seems like it because it has happened a few times now.