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Good morning. ☕☕☕

10 October 2024

I paid the contractor who I hired to build a pergola, the second installment of the cost to build. I withheld the last installment because he needs to replace a beam, that he pieced together from three boards, with a single board. He told me that I could trust him, and I do. He is a great guy who does great work. But business is business, and I've heard the words "you can trust me" from other contractors in the past. Oh, they usually come back to complete the work or address a problem, but after they've been paid, your job steeply drops on their list of priorities.

“The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking spaces.” – Will Rogers

"The image shows a group of six western cattle egrets flying against a clear blue sky. The birds are spread out in a loose formation, with some higher and others lower in the frame. Each egret has its wings fully extended, revealing their white feathers with slight hints of buff. Their long legs trail behind them, and their necks are tucked in, giving them a sleek, streamlined look. The sunlight highlights their bodies, creating a striking contrast that emphasizes their graceful flight and the delicate structure of their wings. This image beautifully captures the elegance and natural behavior of these birds in mid-flight." - Copilot
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Cloud Dancer

This is a western cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis) passing by at an interesting angle. It looks like it either just took to the air or is getting ready to land.

"Western Cattle Egrets follow large animals or machines and eat invertebrates stirred up from the ground. They will fly toward smoke from long distances away, to catch insects fleeing a fire." - allaboutbirds.org

"The image depicts a bird in mid-flight against a backdrop of a blurred sky with soft clouds. The bird appears to be a large waterfowl, possibly an egret, with its wings fully extended and its neck stretched forward. Its plumage is primarily white, with hints of beige or light brown. The orange beak adds a vibrant touch. The motion blur in the background suggests that the photo was taken to capture the bird’s movement, making it an interesting snapshot of wildlife in action." - Copilot with edits
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Good morning. ☕☕☕

11 August 2024

When I enlisted in the Marines, I was given a service number, later they changed to using social security numbers. I believe that my dog tags may have had both. I bet I still have those somewhere, though finding them would be like finding a needle in a haystack. I can see one of my Army dog tags from here, hanging from a small statue of the Thinking Man, you know the statue from Dobbie Gillis. I still remember the service number after over 50 years. I think I do anyway, I suppose in could just as well be a phone number, but I think not. Back in boot camp we were required to memorize the number and recite it on demand.

"Some people wonder all their lives if they've made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem." - Ronald Reagan

"The image depicts three herons in flight against a clear, pale blue sky. These elegant birds have long legs trailing behind, extended necks, and large wings with slightly downward-curved tips. The leading heron is positioned on the left side, slightly higher than the other two. The second heron is in the middle, with wings at a different flap position, while the third closely follows, mirroring the wing position of the first. It’s a graceful capture of their movement through an unobstructed sky." - Copilot
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Destination Unknown

I saw these three western cattle egrets (Bubulcus ibis) passing by in Texas last week.
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The short, thick-necked Western Cattle Egret spends most of its time in fields rather than streams. It forages at the feet of grazing cattle, head bobbing with each step, or rides on their backs to pick at ticks. This stocky white heron has yellow plumes on its head and neck during breeding season. " - allaboutbirds.org

I purposely cropped this photo elongated horizontally. If I had the space, I could picture it on a wall. A gold-colored frame would do nicely, I think. Pixels frames to the picture not the other way around.

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"Three egrets soar gracefully through the sky against a backdrop of clear blue. Their head and necks tucked back into their bodies, wings wide open, and legs trailing behind. Interestingly, the two lead birds have their longish yellow bills open. Each bird, captured from a different angle, conveys a sense of fluid motion. The sky provides a simple canvas, emphasizing their elegant flight. No landmarks or distractions compete for attention." - Copilot with edits
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Grace of Western Cattle Egrets

These three western cattle egrets (Bubulcus ibis) flew over this morning while Charlie and I sat outside.

"The short, thick-necked Western Cattle Egret spends most of its time in fields rather than streams. It forages at the feet of grazing cattle, head bobbing with each step, or rides on their backs to pick at ticks. This stocky white heron has yellow plumes on its head and neck during breeding season. Originally from Africa, it found its way to North America in 1953 and quickly spread across the continent. Elsewhere in the world, it forages alongside camels, ostriches, rhinos, and tortoises—as well as farmers’ tractors." - allaboutbirds.org

"The image shows three western cattle egrets in flight against a clear blue sky. Their graceful flight formation stands out against the blue background, creating a visually striking scene." - Copilot
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Passing by.

This is a western cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis). I keep meaning to get out and go find some of these in the pastures or rice fields, but so far haven't gotten around to doing that. A problem might be that usually when I've seen them, I'm driving by on a highway with nowhere to pull over.

"To find Western Cattle Egrets, head to agricultural areas near wetlands. These are tropical herons, so your best chances will be in warm parts of the southern U.S. Seeing cattle egrets is not difficult once you find the right habitat—they usually walk around in the open, on dry land, as they hunt grasshoppers and other small animals. True to their name, cattle egrets often associate with cows and other large farm animals, waiting to strike until the cow disturbs an insect or frog. Sometimes, cattle egrets even stand atop cows and horses, making them both easy to spot and easy to identify." - allaboutbirds.org

This egret flies over, the sky is clear. The egret is completely white with a longish beak that is not as long as some other egrets, and wide wings. The light from the sun filters through the wings revealing detail. "Compared with other herons, Western Cattle Egrets are noticeably small and compact. They have relatively short legs and a short thick neck. The straight, daggerlike bill is shorter and thicker than other herons. They have medium-length, broad, rounded wings. Adult Western Cattle Egrets are all white with a yellow bill and legs. In breeding plumage, they have golden plumes on their head, chest, and back. Juveniles have dark legs and bill." - allaboutbirds.org
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