The dark-eyed juncos have arrived. While many birds migrate to warmer climates for the duration of winter, juncos are comfortable spending winter in the snow and in freezing temperatures.
When I arrived at my front row seat, the sun had already started to set. I looked out across the pond and saw wood ducks preening on low tree branches and splashing in the water.
During a birdwatching outing, I paid a visit to a pothole-covered road that is largely considered undrivable. The lack of vehicles and secluded nature of the road lend themselves nicely to being a popular birding location.