We think that we have hit that time when our egrets and herons take off for their winter homes. We've been watching for the past week, and have seen just one heron. An armada of geese have taken over the pond where we see the egrets in the morning, so we think the egrets have taken wing.
We're always sad to see them go, but my driving should improve, now that I'm not rubbernecking to see those lovely birds!