Autumn Sunset, Merced NWR... - a photo on Flickriver

            A magical place, I will happily drive over 2 hours each way to spend a few hours here, especially during the last Golden Hour. Every visit is different. A few days ago, this pond was covered with tens of thousands of Ross's and Snow Geese. The Ross's Geese moved to another part of the refuge today (to provide another, magical show), while the Snows seem to have disappeared. Meanwhile, the Sandhill Cranes made a brief reappearance after being no where to be seen (just heard) on my last visit.

However, you can always count on the Northern Shovelers with their dark green heads and russet backs, along with the ubiquitious and comical American Coots. 

Less than 24 hours later and I am already longing for the magic at the end of my next 2-hour drive.

Taken in: United States / California / Merced (show map)

Taken on: December 11, 2018

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Merced NWR

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