Refuge Sunday

The refuge was beautiful late Sunday afternoon, changing light and colors. A light westerly breeze heralded the coming lower temps and the duck hunters were arriving in hopes of lower skies later in the day.
Not a lot of activity other than ducks yesterday. A couple of Harriers, a Kestrel and a Pheasant flyby. The Lesser Goldfinch are busy on the various dead flowers picking out the seeds. Mostly just a wonderful day to be outside.

Harrier on the hunt..

Coots on a small island in the channel..

Fall day..

Beautiful ducks (and a Pied Bill Grebe in the top photo) - I cannot remember their names so just enjoying their beauty..

Goldfinch at work..

The herons were joined by a crew of Great Egrets - unusual to see them all together. Maybe the hunting environment makes for intermittent behavior.

A typical fall shot - lots of bugs and fluff in the air, the Grey Ghost hunting, dead grasses below.

Part of a large visiting flock, the Common Grackle has such a striking eye..