Today's Walk

I've been sort of forcing myself to get out and walk at the local parks on Saturday, my day off.  Last weekend it was Riparian, got some nice shots of birds.  The pelicans were there this time!  It isn't every year that I catch them while they're stopping over.  Not sure where they're from, or where they're going, but I like it when they're at the park when I'm there! 

Today, it was Freestone Park and boy was it busy!!!!!   There is loads of parking there, and most of it was full!  Usually it's much quieter, but I think folks are tired of keeping kids cooped up.  :)  I caught a few photos:  ducks, egrets, and a green heron were hanging around today! 

Pelicans

I'm big on animal totems and what they symbolize for us.

Today, on my walk at Riparian, there was a large number of American White Pelicans who've made a stopover here -- how amazing that I was actually walking in the park on that very day?  So I thought that might be important to follow up on.  Here's what I found:




Pelican demonstrates the power of reflection and insight, buoyancy in life and how ride the air currents of life. He teaches to rest and relax in spite of life's heavy weight. Pelican balances use of good fortune and abundance with responsibility and priorities. He has the ability to navigate emotions and aids in recovering what is lost whether it be emotional, mental or spiritual. Are you seizing the moment and enjoying what is before you? Do you recognize the abundance you already have? Perhaps it is time to count your blessings? Pelican aids in tapping into your feelings and putting them to wise use all the while peacefully balancing the world on your shoulders.