The Great Blue Heron, Signs vs. Omens, and Our Search for Meaning

On a September dawn, the author observed a great blue heron while on a poet friend's dock, marking a significant life change. The heron has since become a symbol akin to a spirit animal, appearing during important moments in the author's life and serving as the first bird in their almanac of divinations. The heron has provided assurance during times of uncertainty and longing for resolution.