I know it's the start of winter, but I wanted to post this image. This image was taken in July during the Schmidt Family reunion. It is a Great Blue Heron that landed along our shore line. I have named her (assume it's a female) Sophia or Sophie in honor of my grandmother on my mothers side.



The reason I named her after my grandmother is that this bird was being very protective of something along the shoreline, I assume her young. My mother and Grandmother were very strong people, the defended themselves well, defended their families, their opinions. I think that is were I get my drive stand up for others when I see someone being mistreated. This is for you Grandma. Merry Christmas.

Joe