I was sitting on the nature path trying to get some eye level photos when a Sandhill Crane family approached. I thought about standing up to move but often this startles birds because suddenly you are much bigger.

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A Red-winged Blackbird announces he is ready for breakfast service. He enjoys sunflower seeds, peanuts, and suet nuggets.

A Fun-sized Bittern — actually a "Least Bittern" but who likes to be called "Least"? — perched in the cattails. This is one of the rare times I've seen one in breeding colors. During breeding season, the lores (the space between the eyes and beak) are pink.

A female Red-bellied Woodpecker with the sunshine highlighting her beautiful ruby eyes.

Two male Red-winged Blackbirds visit the Hand of Snacks but one is not interested in sharing the space.