It is duck hunting season so the only birds I have seen up close are the ones laying in the bow of a boat.  Bummers.  One bright side, they have wonderful bird dogs that are full of energy and all very friendly.   We have gotten to meet a few while their owners are busily pulling boats and gossiping about their success hunting.  The hunt is closed from Dec 1 – 14 so maybe we will get out on the lakes a see some of the migratory flocks…mosquitoes willing!  We have seen quite a few roseate spoonbills, snow geese, and white pelicans high overhead so we know they are in the area.