Refuge Monday

I took a nice long walk down the dike at the refuge yesterday, to see what I would see. As expected, the Herons gave me a wide berth. Fortunately the bugs did also despite the large quantity that were out.
The Newbies were the Eared Grebes (aka Blackneck Grebe).  True transients they are very colorful in their breeding plumage.
Cliff Swallows were the other beautiful addition to the morning. Of course they were where the bugs were most prominent.
A good day...

American Avocet

A small bug swarm..

Cliff swallows...

Common tern

Eared Grebes

Swamp sparrow

Sing your heart out blackbird......