I spent the afternoon there in that pretty spot, the big bay window that, before I started painting, was our breakfast room. I love it there not only because the light is good, but because I have a great view of the back yard and the lake. (There is always something going on.)

The afternoon did not disappoint. In addition to the regular sparrows, cardinals, finches and squirrels, something down along the fence line caught my eye.

What on earth was this interesting creature?

look, there, along the edge of Bickley’s Pond

A little closer?

The Kingfisher

Now that guy is cool.