Aside from photographing waterfowl, we also drove around the refuge searching for other animals. Mule deer and turkeys were seen grazing in the fields. Red-tail hawks perched in the trees while northern harrier hawks glided over the wetland. Collared peccaries, also known as javelinas, scurried beneath the trees and foraged on the forest floor. As a final stop before having lunch at 11 a.m., we stopped at the refuge’s visitor center. At the center, they had multiple bird feeders, an artificial pond, and trails scattered along with a native garden which provided great habitat for songbirds. This area was a test of your patience and skill as a bird photographer. Especially since the birds were constantly on the move.