Excellent photos, Randy!
Living in Florida, birds are plentiful the year around, although the waders (great blues and egrets) mostly disappeared this summer and I miss them so much. But, fall is my favorite bird photography season, mainly because of the colors reflected in lake waters. I mostly photograph ducks and waders, birds that are usually around or on water. The lake water colors are vibrant in the fall. The shadows are like picture frames. Everything combines to present a luscious photography experience. I am itching for those days to arrive. Although I am already beginning to see changes in light and hues.