Anybody seen a vole?

The Harriers were out in force today - everywhere we looked there was at least one soaring and swooping!  They are the most acrobatic of any bird of prey that I have seen - one moment in flight and the next they have reversed themselves and are on the ground on their prey.  That and their beauty make them a joy to just sit and watch.  I got a couple in flight today, here's one.

Plenty of ducks on the water, probably not too many in the air.  Northern shovelers were most recognizable along with buffleheads.

The wind had blown out the smog, and with clear skies, the hawks were hunting and the ducks were sitting pretty still.  A lone bald eagle sat out in the middle of the flat, and three rough-legged hawks greeted us on the way in.  They must have been family as they were all sitting in the same tree!

Another beautiful day at the refuge.