I spotted him landing on the old post but never did see how he became so wet. And he was absolutely soaked.

The sun was not fully up yet, he might have picked a poor spot to spend the night. Probably first flight of the day I’m thinking.

Photographs taken at Bear Island WMA, South Carolina.

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Great Blue, Soaking Wet In The Morning

Great Blue, Soaking Wet In The Morning

Great Blue, Soaking Wet In The Morning