Yesterday we were on the hunt for pintail ducks.  Unfortunately we didn't find any.  However we saw lots of other animals.  There were plenty of Hooded Mergansers and Mallards.  There were also tons of Canadian Geese.  This year it was a bit early for baby geese, as we saw a total of seven babies.  We spotted lots of geese still on their nests though. 

We left early again (5am), and first drove to La Que Parle.  From there we returned once again to Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge.  Boy, what a difference a month can make.  Almost all the leaves are out, and there was nowhere near the amount of ducks there this time.

The day was a bit of a lemon as far as photography goes, as it was dark and dreary all day.  Cold too, when will I ever learn to wear a sweatshirt?

Heading out again in 3 weeks to once again be on the hunt for pintail ducks.  Hope we have better luck next time.