keeping my day job

It's a good thing I don't do this for a living!
Yesterday evening I went to Carlos for about 3 hours and the shot on the left of Sandhill Cranes & the one below were the only ones I could bear to share.
I didn't see a single Great Egret. Where are they?
I also couldn't locate the large groups of Sandhills I've become accustomed to. Perhaps the strong wind had something to do with it.

I was told by Jim that Red Admirals are being seen in very large numbers this year. There are a lot of them at Carlos. But, of course, they are difficult to photograph. My best attempt from yesterday is below.

I think I'll try weaning myself from Carlos for a while and get back to walking (& getting some exercise) at Springbrook and Wargo.