Cayuga cross Mallard Duck

                                                    Female Ruddy Duck, Non-Breeding

                                   
                                                                 Pied-billed Grebe

0800-0830/clear skies/45 degrees/22 mph winds

Considerably warmer than yesterday, so my bare fingers weren't quite so uncomfortable trying to get pictures.  The little grebe came quite a bit closer, perhaps one of the same ones from last year?

Winter Ducks are Coming In

                                                             American Coots

                                           Great Blue Heron with Double-crested Cormorants

                                                              Great Blue Heron

                                                             Pied-billed Grebe

                                                    Ruddy Duck, Non-Breeding Plumage

                                                                 Ruddy Duck

37 degrees/0800-0845/sunny/light and variable winds

There was frost on the ground this morning, and I was lucky enough to get a little camera time in before work.  As you can see, I wasn't wasn't my time, and being in the cold was well worth it!

                                                                   Great Blue Heron

                                                                Ditto, in His Tree

                                                 Northern Mockingbird "Splash of Color"

                                                                American Coot

                                                          Cayuga x Mallard Duck

                                                         Baldcypress in Fall's Splendor

                                                 Class of 2014 Double-crested Cormorants

Things are coming together in the fall.  We have just eclipsed into Daylight Saving's Time, and may these photos give you the opportunity to see through the eyes of a soulful traveler...

                                                              Great Egret Waves

                                                                Great Egret Balances

                                                                 Flying Away

                                                               In Flight Motion

                                                     Double-crested Cormorant in Flight

52 degrees/0900-1030(just after rain)/cloudy/light and variable winds

I'm grateful that the rain stopped so I could get out this morning.  A few of the stars were out, even with an event going on at the park.  The birds were well away from the festivities, but still close enough for me to get a few shots.

The World According to a Pelican

39 degrees/sunny/0805-1000/10 mph wind

Yes, you read that correctly.  It was chilly, and it was a good thing that I had my cold weather gear.  I had to remove my gloves to take these photos, but to me, it was well worth a little discomfort.  Quite simply, these are the many faces of sheer pelican joy.  I hope that it brings you a smile or two.

                                              Male Red-winged Blackbird Belts Out a Song

                                                Three Northern Mockingbirds in the House

                                                       
                                                            American White Pelican

                                                Great Blue Heron(left) and Great Egret

                                                     Double-crested Cormorant Party

                                                                  "Hangin' Out"

                                                            American White Pelican

47 degrees/0800-1000 hrs./clear skies/15 mph winds

Once again, morning has broken, there was a light film of dew on the ground, and we're getting closer to frost.  My northern blood is beginning to go elsewhere, and I might just be getting acclimated to being an Okie.  I think I will enjoy that.  So, in the meantime, enjoy the pictures and I'll catch you on the flip side.

                                                               "Best Buds"

Double-crested Cormorant Taking Off

                                                       Canada Geese in Flight

                                                           Spotted Sandpiper


70 degrees/Partly Cloudy/light and variable winds/mid-afternoon

It was relatively quiet at the lake with a few residents showing themselves.  Due to the pleasant weather, it was a perfect day to share the sunshine with a few friends.  Enjoy and I hope that your day was just as wonderful as mine.