Just as I was about to get into my car at about 4:50 am I noticed a raccoon across the parking lot making their way towards Julie’s condo. She has one of those large planters just outside her bedroom window that now has a Canada Goose nesting there with about 5-6 eggs. I watched as the goose stood her ground with her eyes focused on them. Luckily there was no conflict as the racoon moved on to find easier pickings.

I then drove out to the open space at the intersection of William Neal Parkway and County Road 9 and setup my tripod for pre-dawn and sunrise photos. A good way to start may day. Lots of activity already going on there. Great Blue Herons wading the edges of the pond, geese and ducks floating above, meadowlarks singing, and barn swallows darting everywhere. I stayed for about 45 minutes and spent way too much time swatting the mosquitoes the barn swallows were missing. I really do like this area and the sunrise view it offers. I’ll post more images from this location later. I decided not to post another pre-dawn or sunrise image but instead posting this Western Kingbird taken this past Thursday afternoon. Rain expected later today. Enjoy your weekend!