Madame Wood Duck is always shy, so it's a special treat to get to see her. She was way out in the water, so I had to zoom in pretty hard. That's probably why she kept paddling and preening.
An egret took flight from a tangle of cattails and brush and it was beautiful to see its bright white plumage in contrast to the trees.
Speaking of white, fall fungi have been less prevalent this year, since it has been so dry, but every little rain will make a few pop. This one created a lovely white on white arrangement, growing on a birch tree.
And, of course, flocks of geese are gathering and honking almost continuously as they jockey for position in the line flying south.
It's fun to watch them shift position and form their classic V flight pattern.