Whatsthis? (4reveal) Great Blue Heron

I have always thought that the "hairy"feathers on the back of a Great Blue Heron were sort of interesting. This photo was taken at Wildwood Park in Marshfield, WI. He was fishing at the edge of the pond and did not want to move so Mary took his picture. If you look close you can see long black hair feathers on the back of his head as well.

So check out this link to find out more; Great Blue Heron

Whatsthis? (3 reveal)

Good guesses everyone but the answer is Typha; remember the catail, bullrush thing? This is what it looks like just before it gets ready to be blown by the wind, which is how it's seeds get scattered.

Typha

Whatsthis? (3)

You have see this before, I know that you have. Maybe not quite like this, but you have.

No more clues for you!

Whatsthis? (2 reveal) Typha

It is a very common plant found along ponds and lakes called a cat tail, corn dog grass, bullrushes or punks. Parts of this plant are edible for humans and has had many uses; it has not always been simply a "weed" near the water.

Check this out, it really quite interesting.

Typha

Whatsthis? (2)

Alright you have very likely seen this before; no it is not the carpeting from our old house in Mosinee. What is it?

You can do it. After looking at this I think I would get it. Maybe this is too simple..again

Whatsthis? (reveal) Zebra Head

Okay fine that was too simple. Just wait till next time. I am going to terrorize your imaginative resources...you'll see. BWAHAHA.You will never get me. (ahem, sorry I got carried away).

We saw this fella at a drive through wildlife safari park near Springfield MO. Our windows got a little slobbery but it was fun; Mary was afraid.

There used to be a song that we used to sing that went like this;
"Hey there mister what do you see?"
"I see a horse in it's pajamas."
"No that's not what it is at all, that's an animal people call a zebra."
"I see, but it still looks like a horse in it's pajamas to me."

Whatsthis?

I hope this is not too simple but it was fun to see. I love to play photo games...if I win.