Birds along the Alligator River and Pungo River canal

On March 9th, 2020 we motored along the 21 miles that make up the golden waters of the Alligator River and Pungo River canal.
Our guide book warns against anchoring as an abundance of snags line both sides of the swamp on the narrow canal.
We're ever watchful for bird sightings along the way.  This day's passage offered us a good view of a bald eagle, 3 loons, vultures, many pelicans, seagulls, 1 cardinal and an abundance of cormorants.
We also signed 2 deer on shore.