6 Days At Ding Darling's Wildlife Drive: Part II

The images presented in this series continue with a 23 November sunrise visit to Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge Wildlife Drive.

The Belted Kingfisher above (image 1) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

The observation point was stationary at Water Control Structure 5. The bird activity was good enough to keep me from making a second pass along the drive. A Merlin was observed this day, but not photographed well enough to present here.

The immature Snowy Egret above (image 2) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

The banded Reddish Egret above (image 3) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

The Reddish Egret above (image 4) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

The banded Reddish Egret above (image 5) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

The banded Reddish Egret above (image 6) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

The immature Bald Eagle above (image 7) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

The immature Bald Eagle above (image 8) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

The Double-crested Cormorant above (image 9) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

The banded Reddish Egret above (image 10) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

The Belted Kingfisher above (image 11) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

The Belted Kingfisher above (image 12) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

The White Ibis above (image 13) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

The White Ibis above (image 14) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

The White Ibis above (image 15) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

The White Ibis above (image 16) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

The Laughing Gull above (image 17) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

The Laughing Gull above (image 18) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

The Black-bellied Plover above (image 19) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

The Black-bellied Plover above (image 20) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

The Black-bellied Plover above (image 21) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

The Black-bellied Plover above (image 22) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

The Turkey Vulture above (image 23) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

The Short-billed Dowitcher with Dunlin above (image 24) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

The Willet with prey above (image 25) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

The Wood Stork above (image 26) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

The Wood Stork above (image 27) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

The Willet with prey above (image 28) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

The Bald Eagle above (image 29) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

The Willet with prey above (image 30) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

The White Ibis with prey above (image 31) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

The Roseate Spoonbill above (image 32) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

The juvenile Snowy Egret harassed by Laughing Gull above (image 33) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

The juvenile Snowy Egret harassed by Laughing Gull above (image 34) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

The juvenile Snowy Egret harassed by Laughing Gull above (image 35) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

The White Ibis harassed by Laughing Gull above (image 36) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

The White Ibis harassed by Laughing Gull above (image 37) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

The immature Bald Eagle above (image 38) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

The immature Bald Eagle above (image 39) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

The immature Bald Eagle above (image 40) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

The immature Bald Eagle above (image 41) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

The immature Bald Eagle above (image 42) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

The immature Bald Eagle above (image 43) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

The Wood Stork above (image 44) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

The Double-crested Cormorant above (image 45) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

The Wood Stork above (image 46) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

Wildlife Drive offers a good observation opportunity with consideration of a low tide which cannot be overstated. Do not hesitate to make multiple trips through the refuge if necessary.

The American White Pelican above (image 47) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

The American White Pelican above (image 48) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

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The Osprey above (image 49) was photographed at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in November 2015.

Please also see 6 Days At Ding Darling's Wildlife Drive: Part I
Please also see 6 Days At Ding Darling's Wildlife Drive: Part III
Please also see 6 Days At Ding Darling's Wildlife Drive: Part IV