With the possibility that the Loon that was heard yesterday afternoon on Lake Monocan might still be there, I headed over to take a look. There wasn't any wind, and the waveless lake made for a perfect mirror of the spectacular fall colors bathed in the early morning sunlight.

The Loon wasn't there, but the flock of Killdeers I saw there late yesterday was still on the lake, and two Great Blue Herons found spots for fishing.

I looked for the Loon on most of the Stoney Creek ponds as well, but it must have moved on. I did see 32 avian species, which isn't too bad for this developed community.

Lake Monocan