Snowy Egret standing with one foot forward.
While we were at Gatorland, I was watching the Snowy Egret, and was amused by his stance. I am always amazed by their yellow feet, and this tickled me. I love that the Lord used such variety in the birds when He created them.
Of course, I had to zoom in on his feet:
Snowy with his best foot forward!
I was then off to the lagoon or pond, whatever they call it, to see what the birds and gators were up to. Compared to other times, it was rather quite, except for a Great Egret strolling out from under the boardwalk:
Quieter than normal. No nesting birds.
Great Egret emerging from under the walkway.
I was sitting in a motorized unit when another Snowy Egret landed on the rail right beside me. He then proceeded to walk down the rail with those yellow feet.
On rail right beside me.
Look at that concentration!
Snowy has something in sight.
Showing off those feet. Has a good grip on the rail.
“For You have delivered my soul from death. Have You not kept my feet from falling, That I may walk before God In the light of the living?” (Psalms 56:13 NKJV)
What the Snowy had in sight was an alligator, of which he flew off to check out. By then, “feet” were fascinating me, and I was watching how well those feet stayed planted on the gator’s back as he walked up and down it.
Heading for a ride.
Landed on the other one.
Zoomed in a bit
Steady as he goes!
Well balanced!
“Unless the LORD had been my help, My soul would soon have settled in silence. If I say, “My foot slips,” Your mercy, O LORD, will hold me up. In the multitude of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my soul.” (Psalms 94:17-19 NKJV)
Catching a ride.
Feet holding fast!
Feet holding fast!
“But He knows the way that I take; When He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold. My foot has held fast to His steps; I have kept His way and not turned aside.” (Job 23:10-11 NKJV)
I trust you have enjoyed this part of our visit to Gatorland. There are still more sights to see, so, STAY TUNED!
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I , too, just love those yellow feet connected to the skinny long grey legs. What an adventure and I love those verses! Really fantastic photos.
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Thanks, Sherry!
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Gatorland looks like the best of both worlds… birding and alligators!
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You’ll have to come visit sometime. Especially late January into March. Nest everywhere.
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That Snowy Egret reminds me of a Ray Anthony ditty (THE HOKEY POKEY):
(Right foot)
You put your right foot in; you put your right foot out
You put your right foot in; and you shake it all about
You do the hokey pokey, and you turn yourself around
That’s what it’s all about
(Left foot)
You put your left foot in; you put your left foot out
You put your left foot in; and you shake it all about
You do the hokey pokey, and you turn yourself around
That’s what it’s all about . . . !
God gives interesting lives to His critters, even to Snowy Egrets.
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His footing seems pretty sure, but not sure what would happen if he started doing the hokey pokey!
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What a beautiful birds Lee, and quite brave to get a lift from a Gator. Lovely photos.
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Um….is this normal??? Is the Snowy just enjoying the ride, or is he using the gator as a fishing dock? Seems a little risky….
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You got the point! :) Actually, they do that a lot there. Occasionally, the gator is hungry, but most time they just hang out. They get fed by visitors who buy food, and when the babies fall out of the nest. :(
So, most times the birds using the Taxi service are safe.
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I think the egret is putting his faith in scripture… Malachi 3:11 “And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes”… LOL William
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Good, William! :)
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