Independence Day
It is hotter than a firecracker and almost the 4th of July. Happy Birthday USA! Can you believe 2018 is half gone? We as a nation have much cause to celebrate this week. As we do this in remembrance of the founding fathers of our nation, I also want to celebrate the most infamous bird on the Broward. None other than George Washington Broward, the Yellow-crowned Night Heron.
It is hard to remember a summer when George and his family was not seen on our property. When their primary roost was blown down in Hurricane Irma last year I was wondering if he would return. Thankfully he did, but it was sporadic at first. He has been observed flying into the "secret Broward hideout" area to roost. Now George is a daily fixture along the river bank. George is indeed an expressive character. He couldn’t contain his joy when the Washington Capitals won the Stanley Cup. Recently "sweet Georgia", his mate, has joined him feeding on the Broward. She is a rather “Independent” one. Her morning Yoga routine is usually followed by some fiddler crab snacks. Won’t be long before another George Jr. joins them I hope. Feeding primarily on small crustaceans and their favorite Blue Crabs, George and his family find abundant living on the Broward. As does the Editor and I. Hot dogs will be our Independence Day fare though.
The Editor and I wish you all a safe and happy Independence Day. We pray a sense of national pride and spirit will return to this nation and that we find a way to come together for the common good of all. Blessings.
Happy Bird Day USA! The statue of Libirdy stands tall
George Washington Broward also stands tall and proud in honor of our Independence Day on the Broward.
Sweet George, mate of George..
Georgia, is an Independent gal, she like to start the day with some Yoga, Heron-style!
All that exercise makes Georgia hungry, time for a fiddler crab snack..
Gulp! Yummmm...Is it all the crab you can eat tonight?
George, do those crabs make me look fat?
George says don't get your feathers ruffled to easily over all the politics..
George does his Elvis impersonation of "I'm all shook up.."
George is excited the Washington Captials won the Stanley Cup..Something to celebrate!
May the true Spirit of America sweep again over this Nation. Happy 4th of July and may God continue to Bless America!