A Return to Taylor’s Rookery

Since we’ve lived in Taylor, not quite six years,  one of the relaxing things I’ve been able to do, with cameras in hand, of course, is visit the lake at Murphy Park, just up the road from our house.   In the center of that little lake is a habitat for avian wildlife.   Each Spring, their population grows as the birds, including egrets, herons,  ducks, and geese, come here to nest and begin new families.  Not being the smartest fellow in the world, I didn’t know this spot had a name:  a rookery.   It’s interesting to note that many of the locals are not big fans of these birds.  As they fly around town, it seems they sometimes bombard  yards with an over-abundance of poop.   We only live a mile from here, but I haven’t noticed any leavings around my house.   Each to his/her own, I suppose.   All I know is that  it’s a pleasure to observe these new families each year.  Their winged grace is something to be admired.