Rewards....

That's what you get for putting in the extra effort, going the extra mile, getting up earlier than you want.

An American avocet wading in the shallow edge of North Pond at Pea Island NWR in the early morning light:


A semipalmated plover on a small beach near Oregon Inlet in the warm morning light on a very cold day:


you can click on each image to enlarge them. Enjoy the rewards.