Jordan Lake. Today is the last day of autumn. Often double-crested cormorants look to me like they are bemused and perhaps a little worried. I wonder if this one is sensing autumn’s turn into winter tomorrow, Wednesday.

double-crested cormorant

Jordan Lake. There are three days left until 21 December and the beginning of winter. Kate is making the most of the last of the autumn weather. She is one magnificent bald eagle!

Kate Bald Eagle

Jordan Lake. I quietly explained to the sassy American crow that if he would just perch still for a moment, I would make him the star of the day. So what does he do? He made a marquee out of himself and the autumn leaves, didn’t he!

American crow