Is it a Plane, Is it a Bird, Is it a Boat?

Often on still summer mornings it's a balloon.

Kestrels have been busy lately; this, I think, is a youngster.

More herons this year than I've known and they've been moving around like ocean liners.

To answer enquiries about Scruffy and his current condition, after earlier pictures: he's doing well and acquiring some gear for the winter, but not trying to look too sleek.