Once we take care of our entrance fee and make are way onto the Wildlife Drive I hear STOP! Shut the engine off! Lori has spotted the Clapper Rails and she proceeds to photograph. Of course it takes me a few seconds to see what it is, and I only get a fleeting glimpse. Which is generally all anyone gets of these birds.
The Wildlife Drive is 8 miles around one-way and we have been here an hour and haven't gone a 1/2 mile. 
This is one of the reasons. A Phalarope. It was officially counted a Red-necked Phalarope. I am still not so sure. More research.
Another reason, a displaying Willet that finally did mate. Wanna see the video?? They are a common nesting species here.
There were thousands of Black-bellied Plovers in various stages of molts. This one here is just about in full breeding plumage.
Glossy Ibis are common and reportedly there was a White-faced Ibis but, after scoping many of them we did not locate it.
Although common, not many stand out during the day like this Black-crowned Night-heron.
There were plenty of Short-billed Dowitchers also in various stages of molt.
We both enjoy Marsh Wrens. Watching their aeriel displays is actually quite amusing.
What can you say? A very stunning Common Tern.
While fueling up and getting ice at the Wawa I spotted this Polyphemus Moth on the support column. How many people walked past this one? I did have a few people ask what it was I was photographing.Up before sunrise and heading out the gate at Brigantine well after sunset.
We will be back at sunrise, for another great day of birding.
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