It Doesn't Feel Like December

(December 1st) For my last day of break, I returned to Savannah NWR. The previous time there was some frost before sunup, but today was warmer. It sure doesn't feel like Michigan weather down here. It was a nice sunrise over the ponds.

The morning had lots of interesting birds - Glossy Ibises, Double-crested Cormorants, and Snow Egrets aplenty. I spent quite a bit of time on some ducks - there were loads of Blue-winged Teals and Northern Shovellers. I ran into my best subject of the day after I finished up with the ducks and started to make my way out of the refuge. The wind kicked up a notch and a Little Blue Heron started to preen right in front of me. I just love the texture on its feathers.