We explored the refuge early Friday morning, circling Shoveler Pond right at sunrise. Immature King Rail pit on quite a show, we couldn't chase him off the road... and of course, I DIDN'T HAVE MY CAMERA!
On the south side of the pond, we herded a wave of white birds, Great Egret, Cattle Egret, Snowy Egret, Imm. Little Blue Heron, Wood Stork, Laughing Gull, with a few Great Blues thrown in... the entire length of the pond. They would fly 50 feet or so ahead, then land and wait for us to close in again. Also had Purple Gallinule, Common Moorhen, Mottled Duck, and 1 Roseate Spoonbill. Also saw our first 2 gators for the season! and I DIDN'T HAVE MY CAMERA!
After a nice breakfast, and readjusting the water hook-up, the mountain of laundry was waiting to be tackled.
Also, stored the telescope in a storage closet in the community building.
This little guy was just inside the door, I shooed him out and he hung around the door all morning, allowing me time to retrieve my camera and I found another one behind the trash can. Can't decide if it's a Ribbon Snake or Garter Snake.
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