Before the storm

Visited the refuge today, my first time since they have opened up the entire road. Not much around in the way of raptors, a harrier and a kestrel were all I saw. This seems to continue the low raptor sightings that I've experienced all year.
On the other side, there were a lot of pelicans around and quite a few egrets. Some GBH's, very hard to see in the very tall grass.  Plus a very cute vulture!

Avocets love to walk and feed in a line.  Non-breeding plumage.

Hiding away

Why did the chicken cross the road?

Flight..

Mother and daughter

Cutie pie

Hovering hunter

Goofy pelicans!