A good camera - and a good lens - make a difference. Here are Tom's pictures from the Klamath Wildlife Refuge.

The American Avocet are found in the area for a only a brief period each year.

The Black-Necked Stilt is usually found in conjunction with the Avocet.

An adult male canvasback.

A male northern pintail. Click on the image to see the length of his tail.

Correctly identified as a Great Egret. And more ducks.

White-fronted geese.

Tundra swan.

Geese head back to the water after grazing.

American White Pelican comes in for a landing.