Like Ornaments on a Christmas Tree

Just before dark every day in the fall, a spectacular event takes place. There is a bridge at the Inner Harbor which, when you cross it, allows a view of the harbor entrance to the south , and to the north, a view of the upper section of the harbor. In the upper section of the harbor is a large stand of trees that face the south, thus offering protection from the north wind. As the sun sets daily, the brilliant great white egrets begin to arrive! Like slow moving 747's, they prepare for landing. A precise landing is necessary as traffic is heavy, and a miss means landing on a fellow egret - never a welcome thing. As the light wanes, the trees fill. Their white feathers against the green leaves of the trees has been said to resemble a beautifully decorated Christmas tree. As dusk yesterday, they numbered more than three dozen!