A Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) keeps a sharp eye out while perched on a downed pine tree over the lake. Lake Benson Park, Garner, North Carolina.

A Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina) takes a quick rest from feeding. Garner, North Carolina.

A Yellow-rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronatasmall) perches on a pine twig on the forest floor. Raleigh, North Carolina.