Another clear, gorgeous morning down in Merced, California. I love this National Wildlife Refuge for it's beautiful, calm waters as much as for the birds that gravitate to them.
On this morning, there were two pods of American White Pelicans on the Refuge. One of which was quite large, but both were also a pretty good distance from the auto tour road.
Breeding plumage!
Pied-billed Grebe
I've never seen such beautiful mirrored waters before! No adjustments or filters necessary.
Here's that second, larger pod of Pelicans behind all the Snow and Ross Geese.
I LOVE to see Ibis! And this mirrored shot got me in my feelings!
Another stunningly beautiful Ibis!
Right after I snapped the photo, he took flight. Such a colorful beauty! Look at those wings!
Sometimes I feel like, somebody's watching me!
Me after another wild birding adventure...
...feeling that empty nest syndrome!
xoxo
