Over the years, the Great Egret has made occasional stops at Lake Logan, Ohio. However, in the past four or five years, a few have stayed for the entire summer and have made feeble attempts at nest building. I would like nothing better than to see these birds become a "native species" right here in Hocking County, Ohio. Maybe someone else might agree with me.

Bud Simpson is the author of three previous books: Mantawassuk: The Cove; The Moving Finger Writes; and A Missing Piece of Sky. He is now retired and lives in Logan, Ohio with his wife, Margo. Since 2003, he has written an opinion column for the Logan Daily News. His other artistic endeavors include: nature photography, bird carving, sculpting in bronze, and painting in various media. A Dark Place is his third novel. A collection of works, including short stories, novelettes, poetry, and assorted essays is in the works and will be published soon.