The Pond

The Pond had the Mandarin Duck, who had returned, but also had an unusual visitor for so late in the year, a Juvenile Black-crowned Night Heron.  As a birder, the Heron won.  As a photographer, the Mandarin Duck won.  So, I guess it was a tie.

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