Everyone knows that the early birds gets the worm. Well, what happens when the photography is the early one, he gets the bird of course. This morning I headed out of the house shortly after 3:30 am, arriving at Horicon Marsh shortly before sunrise. In hindsight, I should have left a few minutes earlier.

None the less, it was 5:40 when I arrived at the end of Dike Road. Horicon Marsh is divided by several dikes to control the flow of water. Dike Road is on the southern edge of the federal portion of the land. Many think Dike Road is the dividing line between federal and state control, but actually it is a few feet to the south. So, if you intend to go in early (before sunrise) make sure you communicate with the Refuge Officer before hand.

With or without a camera, it was a fun morning. Watching the birds fly into their feed zones at the break of dawn is impressive. I've heard others say there aren't any birds in the Horicon. I counter to that thought by saying get there early in the morning and you will find a land full of activity.