This is only my opinion but I prefer a gray morning light. There is less glare spots.
What I do like about these photographs in particular is the number of different species all together, and not fighting.
Above there are 6 different types of wading birds together.
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Early Light Is Not Always Best – click to enlarge
Early Light Is Not Always Best – click to enlarge
Early Light Is Not Always Best – click to enlarge
Early Light Is Not Always Best – click to enlarge
Early Light Is Not Always Best – click to enlarge
Early Light Is Not Always Best – click to enlarge
Beautiful,
Thank you.