I have been struggling to come up with a narrative for this post of pictures from the remainder of this day. Yesterday I would have finally managed it except I got sick, however briefly, and needed to sleep. Now that I’m fully recovered, it’s time to plunge into more holiday festivities.
So maybe it’s best just to let the pictures speak for themselves so I can move on to the next chapter.
Ruddy Turnstones 
Beach scenes… a sandbar full of Double-Crested Cormorants
A crow among ravens… 
The Northern Gannets were never close, but they were always distinctive.
Northern Gannet
Great Blue Heron, with two Commoners – a Loon and a Tern – in between
Happy Hanukah, Merry Christmas, Happy Solstice, whatever you are celebrating, and if I don’t get a chance before the 31st, Happy New Year…
Good variety of birds, great gallery. Happy Holidays, Lisa 🙂
Thanks, HJ! Happy Holidays and Peace for the New Year. 🙂
It is hard to beat a gannet for sheer elegance in the air. I am sorry that they did not come closer. Take good care of yourself and enjoy the holiday.
Thanks, Tom, and Merry Christmas. I will never forget the close encounters I had years ago with the gannets in the Skellig Islands. They are beautiful birds.
Happy Holidays to you too, Lisa!
Thanks, Donna! The holidays, they are upon us. They sort of swoop in like a flock of birds and fly off again. 🙂
Ahhh, New Brunswick! Loving the shot of the Tern with catch. Terns remind me of dancers, so sharp and crisp. And, I agree, the gannets are always a treat to see. Wishing you a wonderful and festive holiday and birdy New Year!
Thanks, Joanne. Have great holidays too and many many birds! Safe and fun travels too. 🙂
Love the yellowlegs and the tern with the fish in its mouth.
Thanks! I was surprised to see the photos myself because by the time I processed them I forgot I took them. 🙂