Last Day at the refuge!

Feb 28 is the last day at the refuge to be able to drive the entire dike until the end of September. It's kept that way to permit the waterfowl to rest and raise their kids without humans putting much stress on them. So I went out for a couple of hours this morning!

I was greeted by a Kestrel at the entry gate and from there on things just kept getting better.  Tundra Swans, Sandhill Cranes, Pelicans, Ring-necked Pheasant, Rough-legged Hawk, Great Blue Herons and lots of unidentified flying ducks. Here's what I kept from today..