In the late afternoon, the heron moves slowly and with stealth along the shore. The wind is still and the water is quiet; therefore, the slightest movement of minnow or frog can easily be seen. With eyesight many times sharper than that of humans, the heron can detect the movement of even one tiny fin. Looking through the willow with its backlit, late fall leaves, I didn't move a muscle, privileged to witness this beautiful moment. - RB