Gadwall are found on shallow fresh water, and sometimes sheltered salt water; often with American Wigeons. (Sibley Birds)

We saw both species this morning at Ashbridge’s Bay.

Other birds:

Some botany:

Today’s group:

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Thanks to Don DeBoer for this photo from today:

NATURE POETRY

Bright yellow, red and orange,
The leaves come down in hosts;
The trees are Indian princes,
But soon they’ll turn to ghosts.   – William Allingham (1824–89)

Miles Hearn