Yesterday, my Aunt and I went for a walk in Beacon Hill Park.  I wanted to show her the park, but especially the Heron nesting area.

We saw all the nests high at the top of the trees, but there didn’t seem to be a lot of feeding or baby action.

We did see some adults flying around

And then saw this fellow in a tree near one of the little lakes.  We were able to get very close – seemed a bit unusual for a heron.

Then near the nests we saw these guys wandering around on the ground – ah…the babies are out of the nests!!  I don’t know how they get back up – one hopes they are flying now!

Today, mom and my Aunt and I wandered around the gardens at Government House.  Here are some of the things I saw…