Holidays, Humor, Nature

Peeking into the Salt Marsh. While My Turkey Was Cooking.

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I just had to go to the salt marsh on Christmas Eve while my turkey was cooking. Needed to wish Happy Holidays to all my feathered friends, and deliver the greetings many of you sent to the “team”.

Holidays at salt marsh

Upon arrival I was greeted by a dragonfly in full holiday attire. She was busy, just posed quickly for the photo shoot and then flew away.

A Great Egret was playing Santa and delivering Christmas gifts. No reindeer needed. He left a small package in the grass, not far from the osprey nest. Maybe a treat for Papa Osprey?

gift delivery by egret

In a tree next to the deep water, a Green Heron was happily guarding his stocking. It had already been filled by Santa, and was now hanging securely next to him.

Xmas green heron and his stocking

Then I heard music! An Ibis was singing carols, accompanied by bells in a nearby tree. His deep baritone entertained everyone in the salt marsh for quite a while. Including me.

singing ibis

When I arrived at Mama Osprey’s nest nobody was home. I sat for a while on my usual bench admiring her decorations.  Suddenly I saw her fly in with a huge branch! She has started restoring the nest on her own! She worked hard before she was happy with the placement of this large beam. I was impressed. Again.

papa osprey decorating his nest for xmas

After wishing them all Happy Holidays, I hurried back home to check on my turkey. It was a nice little walk before all that eating  🙂 Many more walks are needed, however, in the next few days.

PO, Bumble and I say thanks for the many beautiful cards received from blogging friends thanks to Jackie’s Great Christmas Card Exchange! And we thank you all for being such an inspiring part of our year. ❤ Tiny

Ps. This post has been edited after publishing when I discovered that Papa Osprey (PO) actually was Mama Osprey.

27 thoughts on “Peeking into the Salt Marsh. While My Turkey Was Cooking.”

  1. Glad you had a chance to step out and enjoy their holiday happenings. My scale is in the RED DANGER ZONE today . . . I better button my lip and MOVE IT, MOVE IT.

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  6. I’m so glad the critters in the Marsh had a wonderful and decorative Christmas! And it is nice to get Christmas cards isn’t it!?

    Now on to the New Year! ❤

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    1. They had a great Christmas, although the weather was not very nice yesterday. That has been corrected today, and they’re all out in force having Boxing Day fun 😀 The cards were really beautiful! And yes, on to the New Year with new dreams and a positive attitude!

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  13. I was actually at the second picture before I noticed what you were up to–I tend to concentrate on the words first. After that a smile stayed across my face until I was finished. It’s still there 🙂

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