It came about in large part thanks to the efforts of one man, Mike Houck, and his awareness that this is also home to the Great Blue Heron. [ birds chirping ] HOUCK: Okay. I'm hearing a white ...

Love is in the air as displayed by this beautiful great blue heron flying to its nest site carrying the building materials to start their family to be in The Villages. Thanks to Julie Walfield for ...

Jim Dowling is a retired teacher and ex-railroad brakeman/conductor. He takes pictures, gardens and, on occasion, spins a decent yarn.