Smith and Bybee

Somehow, this is only the 3rd time I've been here.  It's a great place though.  The recent botulism outbreak is still having an effect on the birds though.  There were gun shots in the distance every once in awhile, to scare off the birds and we saw a dead Dowitcher and a few dead Mallards.

Despite the botulism outbreak, parts of S&B are looking clearer than ever.

Layers of Great Egrets, Great Blue Herons and way in the back; American White Pelicans.

The best part of the day was on the way back to the parking lot, this Pileated Woodpecker (male) was so close!

With out a doubt, the best look I've ever gotten of a Pileated Woodpecker!