A Raft of Greater Yellowlegs

Sackville, NB is a small community along the TCH - a popular refueling/pit stop for travelers, home to Mount Allison University, and . . . the Sackville Waterfowl Park where one can observe these beautiful birds twice a year. Once in the spring when they stopover on their northward migration from Central and South America to Canada's north; and, again in the fall during the return journey. These were found in the fall, resting and feeding from the abundant life in the mud flats of the park. Whenever I see birds such as these, I cannot help but marvel at the incredible journeys they make to and fro as the seasons change; all fueled by a diet of tiny creatures found in swamps, marshes, seacoasts and river banks. They can do it - we can't. Makes one pause and reflect.