Cross Creek Ranch Polishing Pond

2025-05-12

Author

Lucas A. Meyer

Published

May 12, 2025

Strutting off into the weekend like this moorhen—sometimes you’ve just got to wing it and let your true colors show!
Strutting off into the weekend like this moorhen—sometimes you’ve just got to wing it and let your true colors show!
Blink and you’ll miss it—this Green Heron’s lunch is barely a snack! Proof that sometimes, you have to fish for the little wins.
Blink and you’ll miss it—this Green Heron’s lunch is barely a snack! Proof that sometimes, you have to fish for the little wins.
Striking a pose isn't just for humans—these Great Blue Herons are redefining runway chic in the wetlands. Who wore the feathers best?
Striking a pose isn't just for humans—these Great Blue Herons are redefining runway chic in the wetlands. Who wore the feathers best?
Ever wish you had the poise of a Great Blue Heron? Effortlessly elegant, eternally patient—this bird gives us all a lesson in striking a pose and keeping our cool.
Ever wish you had the poise of a Great Blue Heron? Effortlessly elegant, eternally patient—this bird gives us all a lesson in striking a pose and keeping our cool.
Caught in the act! This green heron is the master of stealth—proof that patience and a sharp eye always score the best catch.
Caught in the act! This green heron is the master of stealth—proof that patience and a sharp eye always score the best catch.
When the Green Heron gets focused, nothing escapes its gaze. Proof that patience (and a killer look) really is a virtue.
When the Green Heron gets focused, nothing escapes its gaze. Proof that patience (and a killer look) really is a virtue.
Bad feather day? This green heron knows sometimes you just have to shake it off and strike a pose—nature’s runway is always open!
Bad feather day? This green heron knows sometimes you just have to shake it off and strike a pose—nature’s runway is always open!
Did someone say lunch break? This Green Heron is ready for a waterside snack and a front row seat to nature’s daily drama.
Did someone say lunch break? This Green Heron is ready for a waterside snack and a front row seat to nature’s daily drama.
Worried about standing out? Just ask the white ibis—own your quirks, strut your stuff, and let that fabulous beak lead the way!
Worried about standing out? Just ask the white ibis—own your quirks, strut your stuff, and let that fabulous beak lead the way!
Plot twist: It’s not a stork—it’s a white ibis on a lakeside stroll, proving that long legs and a curved bill make any walk look glamorous.
Plot twist: It’s not a stork—it’s a white ibis on a lakeside stroll, proving that long legs and a curved bill make any walk look glamorous.
Did someone say side profile? This white ibis is out here redefining “birdwatching” and proving great style is always a matter of perspective.
Did someone say side profile? This white ibis is out here redefining “birdwatching” and proving great style is always a matter of perspective.
Ever seen a moorhen strut like it owns the place? Catch me if you can—confidence is my true superpower.
Ever seen a moorhen strut like it owns the place? Catch me if you can—confidence is my true superpower.
Talk about focus—this Green Heron makes waiting for dinner look like an Olympic sport. Would you dive into your goals with this much style (and patience)?
Talk about focus—this Green Heron makes waiting for dinner look like an Olympic sport. Would you dive into your goals with this much style (and patience)?
Ready, set, splash! This Green Heron knows patience is key—especially when lunch is just one ripple away.
Ready, set, splash! This Green Heron knows patience is key—especially when lunch is just one ripple away.
Spotted: a Green Heron practicing its patience game. This branch better watch out—he’s sharpening that stare for his next fishing tale!
Spotted: a Green Heron practicing its patience game. This branch better watch out—he’s sharpening that stare for his next fishing tale!
Heard it from the moorhen: rainy days are for bold statements and even bolder beaks. Who says you can't stand out and stay dry?
Heard it from the moorhen: rainy days are for bold statements and even bolder beaks. Who says you can't stand out and stay dry?
Did someone order a feathered fashion icon? This moorhen is strutting through the wetlands, proving you can make a splash without ruffling a single feather.
Did someone order a feathered fashion icon? This moorhen is strutting through the wetlands, proving you can make a splash without ruffling a single feather.
Who said family time is just for humans? These Great Blue Herons are proving that the nest is where the real magic happens—no Wi-Fi required.
Who said family time is just for humans? These Great Blue Herons are proving that the nest is where the real magic happens—no Wi-Fi required.
Herons know: sometimes all you need is a little nuzzle to make the nest feel like home. Who else is feeling the love?
Herons know: sometimes all you need is a little nuzzle to make the nest feel like home. Who else is feeling the love?
When two great blue herons exchange looks like this, you know family meetings are anything but boring. Who do you think cracks the best fish jokes?
When two great blue herons exchange looks like this, you know family meetings are anything but boring. Who do you think cracks the best fish jokes?
Ever seen a heron huddle? These great blue herons take group chats to a whole new level—feathers out, gossip in, and always ready for their close-up.
Ever seen a heron huddle? These great blue herons take group chats to a whole new level—feathers out, gossip in, and always ready for their close-up.
When you’re trying to discuss life goals but your friend’s just here for the snacks. Great Blue Herons: masters of multitasking (and bird gossip).
When you’re trying to discuss life goals but your friend’s just here for the snacks. Great Blue Herons: masters of multitasking (and bird gossip).
Strike a pose—these great blue herons know how to work their angles. Some say it's sunbathing, others call it a runway moment. We'll let you decide.
Strike a pose—these great blue herons know how to work their angles. Some say it's sunbathing, others call it a runway moment. We'll let you decide.
Ever wish you had the grace of a great blue heron? Stand tall, keep your head high, and let the world marvel at your style—no wading required.
Ever wish you had the grace of a great blue heron? Stand tall, keep your head high, and let the world marvel at your style—no wading required.
Blink and you’ll miss it—this great blue heron’s got the patience of a saint and the neck of a champion. Still waters, fierce focus.
Blink and you’ll miss it—this great blue heron’s got the patience of a saint and the neck of a champion. Still waters, fierce focus.
Talk about having a long neck for the spotlight! The Great Blue Heron always knows how to strike a pose and steal the show by the water’s edge.
Talk about having a long neck for the spotlight! The Great Blue Heron always knows how to strike a pose and steal the show by the water’s edge.
When your Great Blue Heron family says “act natural” but you’ve been practicing your wing pose all week. Because family photos deserve a little drama.
When your Great Blue Heron family says “act natural” but you’ve been practicing your wing pose all week. Because family photos deserve a little drama.
Did someone say “strike a pose”? These great blue herons are taking “bird watching” to a whole new level—serving looks and serious neck game.
Did someone say “strike a pose”? These great blue herons are taking “bird watching” to a whole new level—serving looks and serious neck game.
When you’re the Great Blue Heron and the runway calls, you strike a pose and let those wings do the talking. This is how you air-dry in style.
When you’re the Great Blue Heron and the runway calls, you strike a pose and let those wings do the talking. This is how you air-dry in style.
Did someone say runway ready? This great blue heron is flaunting its wet-look feathers—nature’s answer to high fashion (and bad hair days).
Did someone say runway ready? This great blue heron is flaunting its wet-look feathers—nature’s answer to high fashion (and bad hair days).
When you’re as stylish as a great blue heron, even hiding in the bushes turns into a runway show. Nature’s got nothing on these feathers.
When you’re as stylish as a great blue heron, even hiding in the bushes turns into a runway show. Nature’s got nothing on these feathers.
Ready for a great blue heron selfie? This tall, elegant bird proves that sometimes nature’s best runway is a leafy branch.
Ready for a great blue heron selfie? This tall, elegant bird proves that sometimes nature’s best runway is a leafy branch.
When a Great Blue Heron goes full-on detective, you know there’s a mystery in the marsh. Who else can pull off this level of focused drama with just a neck stretch?
When a Great Blue Heron goes full-on detective, you know there’s a mystery in the marsh. Who else can pull off this level of focused drama with just a neck stretch?
You haven’t truly been judged until a Blue Jay gives you side-eye. Bringing sass, style, and a pop of blue to the backyard runway!
You haven’t truly been judged until a Blue Jay gives you side-eye. Bringing sass, style, and a pop of blue to the backyard runway!
Ready for a pop of color? This blue jay isn’t just showing off—nature’s finest always brings its fashion A-game.
Ready for a pop of color? This blue jay isn’t just showing off—nature’s finest always brings its fashion A-game.
Caught mid-strut, this Snowy Egret is proof that wetland runway walks are always in season. Effortless elegance—Mother Nature’s original trendsetter.
Caught mid-strut, this Snowy Egret is proof that wetland runway walks are always in season. Effortless elegance—Mother Nature’s original trendsetter.
Blink and you’ll miss it: this Green Heron is all about that stealth game. Patient, poised, and ready to catch the spotlight (and maybe a fish or two).
Blink and you’ll miss it: this Green Heron is all about that stealth game. Patient, poised, and ready to catch the spotlight (and maybe a fish or two).
Ready, set, moorhen! This little feathered explorer is showing off its strut—because every adventure starts with a bold step (or two).
Ready, set, moorhen! This little feathered explorer is showing off its strut—because every adventure starts with a bold step (or two).
Caught mid-waddle! This young moorhen is strutting into the future—because life’s too short to walk in a straight line.
Caught mid-waddle! This young moorhen is strutting into the future—because life’s too short to walk in a straight line.
Did someone say runway? This black-bellied whistling duck is here to serve looks by the water—outfit: feathered, attitude: fabulous.
Did someone say runway? This black-bellied whistling duck is here to serve looks by the water—outfit: feathered, attitude: fabulous.
Check out this black-bellied whistling duck strutting like it owns the pond—proof that confidence is always in season.
Check out this black-bellied whistling duck strutting like it owns the pond—proof that confidence is always in season.
Ready for a fly-by surprise? This black-bellied whistling duck turns every landing into a runway moment—wings up, style on!
Ready for a fly-by surprise? This black-bellied whistling duck turns every landing into a runway moment—wings up, style on!