Part of an exciting world
September 15, 2009 (Tuesday)
Our dear friends, Ann and Dale Pogue, were visited by a Great Egret, who ate the fish from their backyard pond, and then knocked on the back door with his giant beak to ask for more.
He reminded me of a Blue Heron who took up residence at the home of some folks over in Harbor Oaks. The folks he adopted gave him a name, but I don’t remember what it was (this was many years ago). He depended on people for his daily supply of food. In a way he wasn’t really a Blue Heron anymore; he was a pet bird.
I recall seeing a Roseate Spoonbill in a zoo, and the sight made me very sad. I had seen the flocks of the pink birds here and there in the Rockport area, and the sight of one in a small pen, totally dependent on the handouts from humans brought me pain. Don’t ask me how I sensed it, but I felt that bird was unhappy.
Wildlife is created to be wild. All species of animals have definite places in the wonderful world of life. It’s fun when we get to see them in their natural environment, doing whatever their instincts direct them to do.
We are grateful for domesticated animals, all of which play a needed part in the grand scheme of life. Our pets make life richer, more enjoyable. Children with pets learn responsibilities and compassion for living things. Wild animals are vital to our lives, also, many in ways we will never experience personally. Life itself is exciting and meaningful. We are thankful God has made us a part of His world.